Authorizing the Reimbursement of Customs Duties Paid on Material Used in the Construction of Municipal Waterworks and Sewer Systems
Act No. 2634, enacted on February 23, 1916, authorizes the Governor-General of the Philippines to reimburse municipalities for customs duties paid on materials used in constructing municipal waterworks and sewer systems. Reimbursement is contingent upon the presentation of a certified statement of the amount paid, approved by relevant officials. The act also ensures that necessary funds are appropriated from the Insular Treasury to facilitate these reimbursements. This law aims to support local government infrastructure development by alleviating financial burdens related to customs duties.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2634
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 23, 1916
ACT NO. 2634
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT TO MUNICIPALITIES OF CUSTOMS DUTIES PAID ON MATERIAL USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEMS
SECTION 1. The Governor-General is hereby authorized, upon the presentation of a statement of the amount paid, duly certified as correct by the Insular Auditor and the Insular Collector of Customs, and approved by the Secretary of Finance and Justice, in his discretion, to direct the reimbursement, from Insular funds, to any municipality in the Philippine Islands of the amount paid by such municipality from its own funds as customs duties on material used in the construction of municipal waterworks and sewer systems.
SECTION 2. There are hereby appropriated from any funds in the Insular Treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum or sums necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Act.
Enacted, February 23, 1916.
Cite This Law
Authorizing the Reimbursement of Customs Duties Paid on Material Used in the Construction of Municipal Waterworks and Sewer Systems, Act No. 2634, Feb 23, 1916 (Philippines)
Authorizing the Reimbursement of Customs Duties Paid on Material Used in the Construction of Municipal Waterworks and Sewer Systems, Act No. 2634 (Phil. 1916)
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