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Title Source: Supreme Court: Transfer naming approval to Interior Secretary

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 249

Decision Date: Dec 17, 1937

Commonwealth Act No. 249 transfers the authority to approve changes in the names of streets, avenues, and other public places from municipal councils to the Secretary of the Interior in the Philippines.

Law Summary

Powers and Responsibilities of Municipal Councils

Municipal councils have the discretionary power to:
- Number houses or lots within their jurisdiction.
- Name streets, avenues, and other public places.
- Provide for street lighting and street sprinkling.
The power to change the names of public places is conditioned upon the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, ensuring centralized oversight.

Effectivity of the Act

The law took effect immediately upon approval on December 17, 1937.

Legal Significance

This amendment centralizes the control over the renaming of streets and public places to a national level authority (Secretary of the Interior).
It aims to maintain uniformity and avoid arbitrary or inconsistent naming practices at the municipal level.
The measure clarifies the scope of municipal discretion versus administrative supervision in local governance matters related to public place names.

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