Airmail Contracts and Appropriations Act

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Commonwealth Act No. 223: Airmail Contracts and Appropriations Act

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Airmail Contracts and Appropriations Act

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 223

Decision Date: Nov 29, 1936

Commonwealth Act No. 223 authorizes the Secretary of Public Works and Communications to enter into contracts for the transportation of mails by air within or outside the Philippines, with a maximum duration of five years, and establishes the base rate of pay for these contracts.

Grant of Rights to Use Government Navigation Facilities

The Secretary is authorized to grant contract awardees the right to use all government navigation facilities necessary for airmail transport.
This includes all existing and future landing fields and other navigation aids controlled by the Philippine government or its subdivisions.

Rulemaking Authority

The Secretary, with the President's approval, may promulgate rules and regulations to enforce and implement this Act effectively.

Appropriation of Funds

An appropriation of PHP 150,000 is allocated for the year 1937 to implement the provisions of this Act.
Funds are to be disbursed by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications.
Unused funds revert to the general treasury at year-end.

Use of Additional Postage Revenue for Deficiencies

If annual appropriations are insufficient, the Secretary, with the President's approval, may utilize additional postage revenue from airmails for contractor payments.
The Secretary has discretion to determine the amount of additional revenue to be used.

Effectivity Provision

The Act takes effect on January 1, 1937.

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