Title
Conversion of Tala Estate to Housing Sites
Law
Republic Act No. 7999
Decision Date
Apr 22, 1995
Republic Act No. 7999 designates specific areas for housing development, amends Presidential Proclamation No. 843, establishes an ad hoc committee for qualified beneficiaries, and repeals or modifies inconsistent laws or regulations, with the National Housing Authority responsible for implementation and enforcement.
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Implementing Agency

  • The National Housing Authority (NHA) is the primary agency responsible for implementing and enforcing this Act.
  • NHA will work in cooperation with the Department of Health (DOH) and consult homeowners associations for execution.
  • The NHA must promulgate rules and regulations consistent with existing policies on cost recovery, housing development, planning, and applicable laws for effective implementation.

Formation of Ad Hoc Committee for Beneficiary Determination

  • An ad hoc committee consisting of seven members is established to issue guidelines identifying qualified beneficiaries.
  • Committee composition includes representatives from:
    • National Housing Authority
    • Department of Health
    • Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor
    • City Government of Kalookan
    • A nongovernment organization concerned with hansenites
    • An urban poor people’s organization
    • Hansenites associations

Repealing Clause

  • Presidential Proclamation No. 843 and other laws, executive orders, proclamations, administrative rules, or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
  • The law lapsed into effect on April 22, 1995, without the President's signature as per constitutional provisions.

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