Power Granted to the Undersecretary for Natural Resources
- Authorized to sign patents or certificates for lands not exceeding 144 hectares in area.
- This delegation allows for more efficient administrative processing of land issues of smaller scale.
Power Granted to the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Empowered to sign patents or certificates for lands exceeding 144 hectares.
- This recognizes the greater complexity and importance of larger land titles, thus reserved for the Secretary.
Legal Basis for Delegation
- The delegation is made under the authority of Section 107 of Commonwealth Act No. 141.
- This provision was amended by Republic Act No. 1172 to allow such delegation.
Formalization and Effectivity
- The order was issued by President Carlos P. Garcia on July 31, 1958, in Manila.
- The Executive Secretary, Juan C. Pajo, countersigned the order, underscoring its official effect.
Important Legal Concepts
- Delegation of Authority: Transferring specific signing powers from the President to designated officials.
- Land Patents and Certificates: Legal documents evidencing title to public or private lands.
- Area Threshold: The 144-hectare limit serves as a clear criterion dividing jurisdiction between officials.
- Administrative Efficiency: This division aims to streamline and expedite land title processing based on land size.