Mandatory Compliance with Sections 379 and 586 of the Revised Manual
Section 379: Requirements for survey plans of isolated lots:
- For lots one hectare or more: Indicate approximate boundary of cultivated area and nature of vegetation (e.g., rice, pastures, woods) with light black dotted lines.
- For lots under one hectare: Indicate general classification such as 'residential lot', 'home lot', 'rice land', 'sugar cane land', or 'commercial lot'.
- For groups of lots on one plan: Notations regarding topographic features or classification are sufficient.
- Permanent structures with concrete foundations or stone walls must be indicated by dotted black lines, irrespective of lot size.
Section 586: Drawing requirements for survey plans:
- Plans must be drawn to a scale that shows all essential details.
- All buildings must be approximately plotted and numbered.
- Plans must not exceed the size of a cadastral map sheet as prescribed in Section 351.
Proforma Certification Requirement
- A certification must be included on the lower portion of survey plans for original land registration and isolated surveys of friar lands or other patrimonial properties with private claimants.
- Certification must state compliance with Sections 379 and 586.
- Must confirm that all permanent structures are reflected on the plan.
- The person for whom the survey is conducted exercises possessory rights over the area and permanent improvements observed during the ground survey.
- Certification is signed by the Geodetic Engineer, under penalty of administrative sanctions.
Procedures for Non-Compliance
- Survey plans failing to comply with these provisions will not be approved.
- Such plans shall be rejected outright by the concerned Regional Office.
Effective Date and Enforcement
- The guidelines take effect immediately upon release.
- Strict compliance by all concerned parties is mandated to prevent fraudulent surveying and issuance of defective titles.