An Act to Amend Section Two Thousand One Hundred and Six of the Administrative Code, by Adding Subsection (f) at the End Thereof
Act No. 2797, approved on February 24, 1919, amends Section 2106 of the Administrative Code to allow the construction and maintenance of railways, conduits, and telephone lines for private use across public properties, provided there is a favorable recommendation from the Secretary of Commerce and Communications. The construction must not obstruct public use of these thoroughfares and is subject to conditions that protect public interests. Furthermore, the permit granted for such construction can be revoked by the Secretary of the Interior if deemed necessary for the public good. The Act takes effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2797
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 24, 1919
ACT NO. 2797
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SIX OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (F) AT THE END THEREOF
SECTION 1. Section two thousand one hundred and six of Act Numbered Twenty-seven hundred and eleven, entitled the Administrative Code, is hereby amended by adding, at the end thereof, subsection (f), to read as follows:
"(f) To permit, upon favorable recommendation by the Secretary of Commerce and Communications, and subject to such conditions as may properly protect the public interests, the construction and maintenance, for private use, of railways, conduits, and telephone lines across public thoroughfares, streets, roads, and other public property in the province: Provided, That such construction and private use shall not prevent or obstruct the public use of such thoroughfares, streets, roads, or other public property, and that the permit granted shall at all times be subject to revocation by the Secretary of the Interior, if in the judgment of that official, the public interest requires it."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved: February 24, 1919.
Cite This Law
An Act to Amend Section Two Thousand One Hundred and Six of the Administrative Code, by Adding Subsection (f) at the End Thereof, Act No. 2797, Feb 24, 1919 (Philippines)
An Act to Amend Section Two Thousand One Hundred and Six of the Administrative Code, by Adding Subsection (f) at the End Thereof, Act No. 2797 (Phil. 1919)
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