Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1198)
The short title of Republic Act No. 9207 is the 'National Government Center (NGC) Housing and Land Utilization Act of 2003.'
The primary policy is to secure the land tenure of the urban poor and utilize lands in the National Government Center (NGC), Quezon City for housing, socioeconomic, civic, educational, religious, and other purposes.
184 hectares on the west side and 238 hectares on the east side of Commonwealth Avenue are excluded from Proclamation No. 1826 and declared open for disposition to bona fide residents.
The determination of bona fide residents on the west side shall be based on the 1994 census survey, while on the east side it shall be based on the 2000 census survey.
Only institutions that are already operating with existing facilities or structures, or those occupying the land at the time of effectivity of this Act, may avail of the disposition program.
The National Government Center Administration Committee is created to administer, formulate guidelines and policies, and implement land disposition in the areas covered by this Act.
The Chairperson of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council chairs the committee.
Yes, all obligations arising from contracts entered into by the Home Guaranty Corporation under previous proclamations remain valid and unassailable as long as they are consistent with this Act.
All lands sold or disposed of under this Act are exempt from payment of Capital Gains Tax.
The Congressional Oversight Committee monitors the disposition of land subject to this Act and is composed of three Senators and three Representatives, co-chaired by the chairpersons of the Senate and House committees on natural resources.
If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected shall continue in full force and effect, as per the Separability Clause.
The Act took effect upon its approval on May 17, 2003.