Title
Disposal of unclaimed impounded vehicles
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1729
Decision Date
Oct 7, 1980
Presidential Decree No. 1729 allows the Bureau of Land Transportation to dispose of impounded vehicles that have been abandoned by their owners, through a public sale, in order to reduce expenses and eliminate potential risks within the agency.
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Notice and Redemption Rights of Owners

  • Owners must be given written notice before public sale.
  • Owners have fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice to redeem the vehicle by paying all charges.
  • Alternatively, owners can participate in the public bidding held by BLT.

Storage Fees and Penalties

  • Owners liable for storage fees determined by BLT and approved by the Minister of Transportation and Communications.
  • Additional penalty of P5.00 per day from date of impoundment.
  • Total charges (storage plus penalties) capped at one-fifth (1/5) of the vehicle's appraised value.

Public Sale Procedures

  • BLT responsible for fixing time and place of the public sale.
  • Public sale open to all interested parties.
  • Notice of sale to be published weekly for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation.

Application of Sale Proceeds

  • Proceeds from sale to be applied to liens, fines, fees, penalties, and publication costs.
  • Remaining balance, if any, to be returned to the former owners.

Repeal and Effectivity

  • Conflicting laws, decrees, orders, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
  • The decree takes effect immediately upon promulgation.

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