Amends AO No. 9 for fast-tracking land acquisition in SOPs

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DAR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 10 S. 1991: Amends AO No. 9 for fast-tracking land acquisition in SOPs

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amends AO No. 9 for fast-tracking land acquisition in SOPs

Law: Dar Administrative Order No. 10 S. 1991

Decision Date: Sep 3, 1991

DAR Administrative Order No. 10, issued on September 3, 1991, streamlines the acquisition of agricultural lands in Strategic Operations Provinces by empowering Provincial Agrarian Reform Officers to expedite processes and take immediate possession of properties for distribution to qualified beneficiaries.

Law Summary

Powers to Take Physical Possession and Distribute Land

PAROs have the authority to immediately take physical possession of agricultural lands subject to acquisition.
They can cause the issuance of the Deed of Transfer of Title in favor of the Republic of the Philippines (RP).
Upon receipt of the photocopy of the new title issued by the Land Bank of the Philippines, PAROs can proceed with the distribution of the land to qualified beneficiaries.

Processing of Voluntary Offer to Sell and Compulsory Acquisition Claim Folders (VOCFs/CACFs)

VOCFs and CACFs already forwarded to or pending with the Regional Agrarian Reform Office (RARO) will continue to be processed under the previous procedures as outlined before this amendment.
All VOCFs and CACFs still pending with the Provincial Agrarian Reform Offices (PAROs) and Municipal Agrarian Reform Offices (MAROs) shall be governed by the new procedures established by this Administrative Order.

Effectivity and Supersession of Previous Issuances

This Administrative Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
It supersedes, modifies, or nullifies any previous Orders, Circulars, Memoranda, or other administrative issuances that conflict or are inconsistent with its provisions.

Purpose and Legal Implication

The amendments seek to fast-track agrarian reform administration within the SOPs to ensure quicker land redistribution.
The regulatory changes reinforce the authority of local agrarian offices, thereby decentralizing and streamlining land transfer procedures under RA 6657.

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