Authority of Tabaco, Albay to Acquire Land for Establishment of a Workmen's Barrio
Republic Act No. 220, enacted on June 5, 1948, authorizes the Municipality of Tabaco in Albay to acquire land for establishing a workmen's barrio. This acquisition can be done through expropriation or private sale, pending the Secretary of the Interior's consent. The municipality is also empowered to construct housing facilities for laborers, which can be leased or sold on installment terms not exceeding ten years. The Act aims to provide moderate housing solutions for deserving workers in the area.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 220
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 5, 1948
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 220
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPALITY OF TABACO, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, TO ACQUIRE SUCH LAND OR LANDS NECESSARY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKMEN'S BARRIO IN SAID MUNICIPALITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. The municipality of Tabaco, Province of Albay, is hereby authorized, with the consent of the Secretary of the Interior first had, to acquire by expropriation, proceedings or private sale, such land or lands as it may acquire for the establishment of a workmen's barrio in said municipality. aisa dc
SECTION 2. The municipality of Tabaco is likewise authorized, subject to such rules and regulations which the Secretary of the Interior shall promulgate, to construct adequate housing facilities which the municipality shall lease or sell, together with their corresponding lots, on installments for a period not exceeding ten years, to deserving workmen or laborers of said municipality, for such moderate or reasonable terms or consideration as the said official may determine.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 5, 1948
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 44, No. 7, p. 2191 in July 1948
Cite This Law
Authority of Tabaco, Albay to Acquire Land for Establishment of a Workmen's Barrio, Republic Act No. 220, Jun 5, 1948 (Philippines)
Authority of Tabaco, Albay to Acquire Land for Establishment of a Workmen's Barrio, Republic Act No. 220 (Phil. 1948)
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