Act No. 3241

: The primary objective of Act No. 3241 is to authorize the Secretary of Justice to purchase the original copy of Dr. Jose Rizal's novel "El Filibusterismo" for the Philippine Library and Museum as property of the Insular Government.
: The Secretary of Justice is authorized to purchase the original of "El Filibusterismo."
: The original copy of "El Filibusterismo" is to be deposited in the Philippine Library and Museum as property of the Insular Government.
: The sum of ten thousand pesos is appropriated for the purchase.
: The funds will come from any unappropriated funds in the Insular Treasury.
: Yes, the Secretary of Justice has the discretion to disburse the entire amount or only so much as may be necessary for the purchase.
: This Act signifies the government's recognition of the importance of preserving national heritage by acquiring and safeguarding the original manuscript of a significant historical literary work.
: This Act took effect upon its approval on November 27, 1925.
: No, the Act does not specify any penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.
: The Act grants the Secretary of Justice the authority to negotiate and purchase the original manuscript as property of the government, including managing the appropriation and expenditure for this purpose.