Ca Mau authorities address over 900 delayed land dossiers

The Ca Mau Department of Natural Resources and Environment has reported that 901 land dossiers were processed past their deadlines between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026. While the department achieved a nearly 99 percent on-time or early processing rate for the 85,331 dossiers resolved during this period, the delays were concentrated in the Bac Lieu, Hoa Binh, and Vinh Loi land registration office branches.

Key causes for the delays include high workloads, insufficient personnel, and inconsistencies between historical archives, physical certificates, and electronic data. These discrepancies necessitate time-consuming verification of land origins and boundaries. Additionally, the department noted issues with inconsistent guidance during the initial application stage, which forced citizens to resubmit documents multiple times, and intermittent information exchange with tax authorities.

To resolve the issue, the department has instructed land registration offices to prioritize overdue files and improve guidance quality at the reception stage. The department also proposed that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment revise how processing times are calculated to include periods spent determining financial obligations and coordinating with related agencies.