The Ba Ria - Vung Tau province management agency inspected construction works at Phat Quang pagoda led by Mr. Thich Chan Quang and concluded about violations. In 2018, the People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province issued a notice of inspection conclusions on compliance with legal regulations on land and construction at Phat Quang Pagoda, Tan Thanh district (now Phu My town, Phu My province). Ba Ria - Vung Tau).
According to the Inspection Conclusion, Phat Quang Pagoda built 36 projects, 35 of which were not licensed by competent state agencies to build, including many large, solid projects such as paved roads. plastic, area of about 3,500m2.
The only project with a permit is the main hall of the pagoda, which was granted Construction License No. 23/GPXD on September 20, 2001 by the Department of Construction of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. However, this licensed project was also built without permission. According to the license, the construction and repair area is 228m2, but in reality, the pagoda built the main hall on an area of 445.4m2.
It is worth mentioning that the management agencies have made many records of violations, issued decisions to suspend construction, and requested to restore the original status quo, but this facility did not comply.
The inspection conclusion stated clearly: "The temple representative did not take remedial measures but continued to build, demonstrating non-compliance with construction laws and management documents of the agency." officials. Therefore, it is necessary to handle dismantling to ensure the strictness of the law in handling unauthorized construction of religious facilities in the area."
From 2018 until now, Phat Quang Pagoda has not only not complied with the government's decisions, but also blatantly built more, as a challenge to the law.
All individuals and organizations are equal before the law, no one is above the law. As a religious establishment, it must strictly comply with the provisions of the law. That is the complete "good religion and beautiful life".
The time has come for the government of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province to issue an "ultimatum" to Phat Quang Pagoda, proactively dismantle illegal works and restore the original status quo. If it is not done within the set time limit, it will be enforced.
In addition to forcibly dismantling illegal constructions at Phat Quang Pagoda, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province must handle the responsibilities of individuals and agencies related to construction violations at the pagoda.
Phat Quang Pagoda illegally built up to 35 structures, violating protective forest land, lasting many years, but still exists, so where is the responsibility for management?
