Who receives commutation benefits
- Section 1 entitles officers of the Philippines Constabulary assigned to duty in the city of Manila to commutation of quarters when quarters in kind are not furnished.
- Section 1 also entitles inspectors of the Philippines Constabulary in the telegraphic division assigned to duty in the city of Manila to commutation of quarters when quarters in kind are not furnished.
- Section 1 limits entitlement to the period during which the covered officers or inspectors are assigned to duty in Manila.
When and where quarters commutation applies
- Section 1 applies when quarters in kind are not furnished to the covered officers or inspectors.
- Section 1 applies during the period of assignment to duty in the city of Manila.
Amount and currency of commutation
- Section 1 sets the commutation rate at fifteen dollars (United States currency) per month.
- Section 1 makes the monthly rate payable for the duration of the covered assignment in Manila when quarters in kind are not furnished.
Eligibility restriction (U.S. Army details)
- Section 1 excludes coverage for officers of the Philippines Constabulary detailed from the Army of the United States.
- Section 1 provides that the benefits of the commutation rule do not accrue to such excluded officers.
Validity of prior commutations
- Section 3 provides that all commutations of quarters made within the Act’s provisions since January 1, 1903 are made valid.
- Section 3 confirms retroactive effectiveness for covered commutations made after January 1, 1903.