Commune establishes task force to address numerous illegal durian storage facilities

The Cuôr Đăng commune in Vietnam's Đắk Lắk province is taking decisive action against 18 durian storage facilities that were constructed illegally, without the necessary permits. Local authorities have formed a specialized interdisciplinary team to conduct a thorough inspection of these structures and the land they occupy. The team includes representatives from the economic department, local police, and public service centers.

According to Trần Văn Phước, the Deputy Chairman of the Cuôr Đăng Commune People's Committee, the primary goal is to address the violations comprehensively. The task force will assess the current land use, construction status, and legal documentation for all storage facilities and businesses in the area. Cases will be categorized for appropriate action, with eligible facilities guided through the permit process, while ineligible ones will face legal action, including potential demolition orders.

Phước stressed that the commune's principle is firm: "We will not legalize violations and will not allow new ones to emerge." He noted that while many property owners have paid fines, some have failed to dismantle illegal structures or restore the land to its original state. The commune has issued a notice demanding that all administrative penalties for land and construction violations be rectified by June 15. Failure to comply will result in further enforcement measures.

Of the 21 agricultural product storage facilities in the commune, only three were built with proper permits. Seventeen were constructed before July 1, 2025, and four were built or expanded after that date. Many of these facilities are situated on agricultural land or land designated for long-term crops, violating land-use planning regulations. While these facilities contribute to the local economy by facilitating durian sales and creating jobs, their rapid, unregulated growth has strained land management and public order.

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We will not legalize violations and will not allow new ones to emerge.