Law Summary

SECTION 1: Amendment of the Administrative Code

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section amends Section 1959 of the Administrative Code, empowering the Director of Posts to impose and collect storage charges on postal packages.

• Key Definitions Introduced:

  • Director of Posts: The official responsible for overseeing postal operations and implementing postal regulations.
  • Storage Charges: Fees imposed for the retention of postal packages beyond a specified duration.

• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:

  • The Director of Posts is required to establish a schedule of storage charges, which must receive the approval of the Secretary of Commerce and Communications.

• Relevant Timeframes:

  • Storage charges apply to postal packages that have not been claimed by the consignee or addressee within thirty (30) days of notification.

• Charges:

  • The daily storage fee shall not exceed five centavos for each day of storage.

  Bullet Points:

  • The Director of Posts is authorized to fix storage charges.
  • Charges apply after a 30-day grace period from notification.
  • Maximum charge is five centavos per day per package.
  • Schedule of charges requires approval from the Secretary of Commerce and Communications.

SEC. 2: Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle: This section indicates that the Act will take effect upon its approval.

  Bullet Points:

  • The Act is effective immediately upon approval.

Key Takeaways

• Act No. 2816 amends the Administrative Code to allow the Director of Posts to collect storage fees for unclaimed postal packages after 30 days.
• Storage fees are capped at five centavos per day and require a pre-established schedule approved by the Secretary of Commerce and Communications.
• The Act becomes effective as soon as it is approved, indicating an immediate implementation of the new provisions.