Amendment to Section 32 of the Land Registration Law
- The return date for the notice must be not less than 20 days and not more than 120 days from issuance.
- Within seven days after publication, the Chief of G.L.R.O. must mail copies of the notice to named persons with known addresses.
- Copies of the notice must also be posted conspicuously on the land parcels involved and on the chief municipal building by the sheriff or deputy, at least 14 days before the return date.
- If the application involves public way lines, notices must be mailed to the municipal or city Mayor and Provincial Governor.
- Where the land borders on waterways or the government may claim interest, notices must also be sent to the Solicitor General, Directors of Public Works, Lands, and Forestry.
- The court may direct further notices to other persons as it deems proper.
- Proof of actual notice is required for adjoining owners and interested parties, preferably by registered mail.
- The Chief of the G.L.R.O.'s certificate of service is conclusive proof of notice.
Amendment to Section 7 of the Cadastral Law
- Upon receiving a court order setting the initial hearing time for a cadastral petition, the Chief of G.L.R.O. must publish a twice successive notice in English in the Official Gazette.
- The notice includes court and case details, names of interested parties and adjoining owners, description of the lands, hearing schedule, and citation to present claims and evidence.
- It states that failure to appear will result in adjudication and finality, barring further contest.
Amendment to Section 8 of the Cadastral Law
- The return date of the notice must not be less than 30 days nor more than one year from issuance.
- Within seven days after publication, the Chief of G.L.R.O. must mail the notice to all named persons with known addresses.
- The notice must be posted conspicuously on the lands involved and on the chief municipal building by the sheriff or designated person at least 14 days prior to return date.
- Notices must also be sent by registered mail to the Mayor and Provincial Governor of the locality concerned.
- The court may order further notices as deemed appropriate.
Effectivity
- The amendments take effect immediately upon approval on March 24, 1947.