Compensation in terms of residential land and housing if needed
One of the notable changes is the regulation in Clause 4, Article 111: In case of agricultural land recovery and the land user has a need, compensation will be made with residential land and appropriate housing in the resettlement area. Compensation in the form of residential land and housing is implemented according to the principle of price action".
This regulation is highly humane, helping people not only receive money but also have stable housing. The application of the principle of price action is also aimed at ensuring fair rights, avoiding disadvantages for people whose land is recovered.
Supported in training, job conversion, and stabilization of life
In addition to the compensation section, the Law also adds an accompanying support policy. Clause 1, Article 112 stipulates: The State shall support land users when the State reclaims land without meeting the conditions for land compensation as prescribed in Article 111 of this Law.
And in Clause 3, Article 112, it is further emphasized: "Land users whose land is recovered by the State will be supported to stabilize their lives and production, support training, job conversion and job search".
This is a legal basis to help people soon rebuild their lives after recovery, especially households that mainly make a living by agricultural production.
Choosing flexible compensation forms
People can choose between compensation in money, residential land or housing, depending on conditions and actual needs. Clause 3, Article 111 clearly states: "Compensation for land shall be made by allocating land with the same purpose of use as the type of recovered land. If there is no land for compensation, compensation shall be made in money".
This creates flexibility, suitable for each situation, especially in localities with rapid urbanization but limited resettlement land funds.
Compared to the 2013 Land Law, the 2024 Law has overcome the situation where people have had their agricultural land recovered but have only received little support. Ensuring compensation according to market prices and possibly in residential land is an important step in protecting the rights of land users.
With the new regulations, the 2024 Land Law has shifted to an approach based on human rights and the legitimate interests of the people. The recovery of agricultural land is no longer a concern about losing land and earning a living, but instead an opportunity for people to resettle sustainably and convert their livelihoods more effectively in the context of increasingly strong urban development and industrialization.
