Authority to Secretary of Finance to Enter into Contract for Transportation of Passengers or Cargo
Act No. 4153, enacted on November 28, 1934, authorizes the Secretary of Finance to enter into contracts with public service companies or carriers for the transportation of government officials, employees, and cargo. These contracts can include special or reduced rates, which can be accepted by the service providers despite any existing laws to the contrary. The aim is to ensure efficient transportation for the Philippine government, contingent upon the approval of the Governor-General. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 4153
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 28, 1934
ACT NO. 4153
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH ANY PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OR CARRIER FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS OR CARGO FOR THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT
SECTION 1. Whenever the exigencies of the public service so require, the Secretary of Finance, with the approval of the Governor-General, may enter into contract with any public service company or carrier for the transportation of officials and employees, including their families, or cargo for the Insular Government at special or reduced rates and on such other special terms and conditions as said Secretary may deem satisfactory and advantageous to the Government. The provisions of any existing law to the contrary notwithstanding, any public service company or carrier may accept special or reduced rates, fares or charges provided for in any such contract, for services rendered in the transportation of officials and employees, including their families, or cargo for the Philippine Government. cITCAa
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, November 28, 1934.
Cite This Law
Authority to Secretary of Finance to Enter into Contract for Transportation of Passengers or Cargo, Act No. 4153, Nov 28, 1934 (Philippines)
Authority to Secretary of Finance to Enter into Contract for Transportation of Passengers or Cargo, Act No. 4153 (Phil. 1934)
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