Meeting Regarding the Controversial Construction of a Toll Booth by a Resident
In an unprecedented turn of events, a resident has taken matters into their own hands by constructing a toll booth that connects both ends of the Truong Son Dong road, which was previously separated. This audacious act has caught the attention of authorities in the Dak Lak province of Vietnam. The incident has been widely reported in the media, including by Business Today.
A Meeting to Address the Concerns
On April 5th, the provincial People’s Committee of Dak Lak will hold a meeting to discuss the relocation of households affected by the Krong Pach Thuong reservoir project. This meeting aims to shed light on the controversial toll booth incident that has been brought to light by the media.
The provincial People’s Committee has requested a thorough review of the land reclamation and compensation plan for Mr. Sung Seo Long’s household. If all the necessary steps have been followed, as per the regulations, and Mr. Sung Seo Long still refuses to comply, the authorities will take legal action. Additionally, efforts will be made to discourage Mr. Sung Seo Long from operating the unauthorized toll booth.
The district People’s Committee of M’Drak has also directed the local police and commune People’s Committee to resolve the issue. While waiting for guidance from the provincial People’s Committee, the district authorities will continue to raise awareness among Mr. Sung Seo Long’s family members, urging them not to collect toll fees.
The Background of the Incident
According to reports, Mr. Sung Seo Long, in an attempt to profit from the flooding caused by the Krong Pak Thượng irrigation project, decided to build a toll booth on a reclaimed section of the Truong Son Dong road. This road segment, encompassing approximately 90 meters, had been reclaimed but had not yet been compensated for. Over the past month, Mr. Sung Seo Long has erected a bamboo barrier to obstruct the road and has been charging toll fees ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 Vietnamese dong per vehicle.
The construction of the Truong Son Dong road, passing through Mr. Sung Seo Long’s land, had not been transferred to the contractor from Km 542+357.99 to Km 542+451.48 (a distance of 93.49 meters). The plot of land, covering over 12,000 square meters, including 2,000 square meters designated for the Krong Pach Thuong reservoir, was surveyed by the provincial Project Management Board for Traffic Infrastructure and Rural Development. It was determined that the entire area should be subject to land reclamation, compensation, and support. However, due to the absence of an access road, Mr. Sung Seo Long has yet to receive compensation or surrender the land.
In light of the above, the M’Drak district People’s Committee has requested that the provincial authorities reconsider the reclamation plan, with the aim of returning approximately 8,000 square meters of land that remains unaffected by the two projects to Mr. Sung Seo Long’s family. If the provincial authorities do not agree, the district authorities will engage in further dialogue with the family. If the family still refuses to comply, the authorities will resort to compulsory measures, including the demolition of the unauthorized toll booth.
Conclusion
This extraordinary incident involving the construction of a toll booth by a resident has sparked significant attention in the Dak Lak province. The meeting organized by the provincial People’s Committee aims to resolve the issue by reviewing the land reclamation and compensation plan and discouraging the operation of the unauthorized toll booth. With the involvement of various levels of government, it is hoped that a fair resolution can be reached, ensuring the smooth progression of the Krong Pach Thuong reservoir project and maintaining public order on the Truong Son Dong road.
Business Today will continue to cover any updates on this developing story.