Penalizing Usurpation of Public Authority
Republic Act No. 10, enacted on September 2, 1946, penalizes the usurpation of public authority. It states that any individual who unlawfully performs acts associated with government authority, whether or not they claim an official position, can face imprisonment for a period ranging from two to ten years. The law aims to protect the integrity of public office and authority by penalizing unauthorized actions. This Act took effect immediately upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 2, 1946
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10
AN ACT PENALIZING USURPATION OF PUBLIC AUTHORITY
SECTION 1. Any person who, with or without pretense of official position, shall perform any act pertaining to the Government, or to any person in authority or public officer, without being lawfully entitled to do so, shall be punished with imprisonment for not less than two years nor more than ten years.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. asiadc
Approved: September 2, 1946
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 42, No. 10, p. 2368 in October 1946
Cite This Law
Penalizing Usurpation of Public Authority, Republic Act No. 10, Sep 2, 1946 (Philippines)
Penalizing Usurpation of Public Authority, Republic Act No. 10 (Phil. 1946)
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