The Inspection
Commission of the Party Central Committee issued the conclusion during its
seventh session in Hanoi from October 17-21.
It proposed modes of penalties for
violations related to personnel reception, transfer and appointment made by the
Party Delegation to the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the 2011-2016 tenure,
former Minister Vu Huy Hoang and some others.
The commission proposed the Party Secretariat reprimand the Party Delegation to
the ministry and Deputy Minister Ho Thi Kim Thoa, while giving warning to Vu Huy
Hoang and Dao Van Hai, ex-Director of the ministry’s Personnel Department and
former member of the Party Delegation.
On the sidelines of the 14th NA’s second session, Deputy Tran Van Mao of Nghe An
province said the decision to mete out Party punishments for violations by Party
and State officials is within the jurisdiction of the Inspection Commission and
Party organisations.
The commission’s conclusion demonstrates the justice of law and the Party
Statutes, which aim to promote purity and strength of the Party and State, he
said.
Mao added under legal regulations and the Party Statues, a Party member,
irrespective of his position, will be commended when he attains achievements,
and he is also subject to punishments if making irregularities.
Duong Trung Quoc, a deputy of southern Dong Nai province, said the conclusion
illustrates the principle that all are equal under the law. It gave a reminder
that words must be kept.
Other parliamentarians said after inspection, strict penalties must be handed
down as in conformity with law.
Deputy Vu Trong Kim of Hai Duong province called for stringent handling of the
case to ensure deterrence and the effectiveness of the corruption fight. There
should not be any exceptions, regardless of serving or former officials.
Meanwhile, the legal system also needs to be continuously refined so as to
better manage power and prevent authoritarian and power abuse, he added.
VNA