Amendment to Section 567 of the Administrative Code
Commonwealth Act No. 261, enacted on April 21, 1938, amends Section 567 of the Administrative Code regarding the authority of the President of the Philippines in real property transactions. It stipulates that any deed or contract involving real property owned by the Commonwealth must be executed by the President or a designated officer, unless another officer is explicitly given that authority by law. This amendment clarifies the executive powers related to real property contracts. The Act takes effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 261
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 21, 1938
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 261
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
SECTION 1. Section five hundred and sixty-seven of the Administrative Code is amended so as to read as follows:
"SEC. 567. Authority of the President of the Philippines to execute contracts relative to real property. — When the Commonwealth of the Philippines is party to a deed conveying the title of real property or is party to any lease or other contract relating to real property belonging to said Government, said deed or contract shall be executed on behalf of said Government by the President of the Philippines or by an officer duly designated by him, unless authority to execute the same is by law expressly vested in some other officer."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, April 21, 1938.
Cite This Law
Amendment to Section 567 of the Administrative Code, Commonwealth Act No. 261, Apr 21, 1938 (Philippines)
Amendment to Section 567 of the Administrative Code, Commonwealth Act No. 261 (Phil. 1938)
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