Law Summary
SECTION 1: Creation of the Committee
- Legal Principle: This section establishes the formation of a committee tasked with delineating the boundary line between the municipality of Talisay in Batangas and the neighboring municipalities of Silang, Amadeo, Mendez, and Alfonso in Cavite.
- Key Definitions:
- Committee: Composed of designated officials and representatives from both provinces.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The committee will include:
- Secretary of the Interior and Labor
- Judge of the Court of First Instance of Batangas
- Judge of the Court of First Instance of Cavite
- A representative from the Provincial Board of Batangas
- A representative from the Provincial Board of Cavite
- The committee is instructed to utilize old titles, documents, and authentic data from governmental archives to establish the boundary.
- The committee will include:
- Relevant Timeframes: The committee must act "as soon as possible" in conducting its duties.
SECTION 2: Finality of the Committee's Decision
- Legal Principle: This section dictates that the committee's decision is conclusive once approved by the Governor-General.
- Important Requirements/Procedures:
- The decision must be formalized and subject to approval via executive order from the Governor-General.
- Consequences: The committee's decision, once approved, is final and binding.
SECTION 3: Effectivity of the Act
- Legal Principle: States that the Act will become effective upon its approval.
- Important Requirements: There are no specified penalties or liabilities within this section.
- Relevant Timeframes: Immediate effectivity upon approval.
Key Takeaways
- A committee is established to define the boundary between Talisay, Batangas, and adjacent municipalities in Cavite, composed of various government officials.
- The committee’s decision is final upon the Governor-General's approval, ensuring a conclusive resolution to boundary disputes.
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, streamlining the process for boundary clarification without specified penalties.