Amending RA 477 on land subdivision and sales

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Republic Act No. 3348: Amending RA 477 on land subdivision and sales

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Title Supreme Court: Amending RA 477 on land subdivision and sales

Law: Republic Act No. 3348

Decision Date: Jun 18, 1961

The Amendment to R.A. No. 477 clarifies the lands transferred to the Republic of the Philippines and allows the National Abaca and other Fibers Corporation to sell subdivided lands without following the usual procedures, giving preference to certain individuals for the sale of these lands.

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Limitations on Lot Sizes

Agricultural subdivision lots shall not exceed:
- 5 hectares for coconut lands.
- 10 hectares for improved abaca lands.
- 12 hectares for unimproved lands.
Urban homesite or residential lots shall not exceed 1,000 square meters.
Despite statutory limits, the Department of General Services determines the minimum size of urban homesite/residential lots.
Lot allotment to priority occupants existing at the time of Act approval.

Sales and Disposal Procedures for Subdivided Lands

Sales of subdivided lots (excluding commercial and industrial lots) by NAFCO are exempt from the sales application, publication, and public auction requirements normally mandated under Sections 24-26 of Commonwealth Act No. 141 (Public Land Law).
Sales made prior to this Act without such formalities are ratified and confirmed.

Priority in Lot Acquisition

First priority is given to bona fide occupants on or before December 12, 1946.
Second priority to war veterans, guerrilla members, and other qualified persons who entered the land between December 13, 1946 and December 31, 1953.
These second priority persons are limited to acquiring only the area they have actually improved and maintained.

Disposal of Unoccupied Lots

Any subdivided lots remaining unoccupied shall be disposed of by drawing lots among qualified applicants.

Effectivity

The Act took effect immediately upon approval.
Enacted without executive approval on June 18, 1961.

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