Revocation of Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve

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PROCLAMATION NO. 250: Revocation of Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve

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Title Supreme Court: Revocation of Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve

Law: Proclamation No. 250

Decision Date: Jan 25, 1956

Proclamation No. 250 revokes Proclamation No. 66 and opens certain portions of the Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija for agricultural use, in accordance with the Public Land Act.

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Grounds for Revocation and Land Reclassification

Petitions were filed requesting the release of certain portions of the forest reserve for agricultural use.
The Director of Forestry conducted an assessment and concluded that the majority of the Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve is suitable for agricultural purposes.

Legal Authority and Administrative Procedure

The revocation and reclassification are carried out under the authority granted by Section 1826 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The decision follows a formal recommendation by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Declaration of Land Disposition

Portions of the Mt. Bankai Forest Reserve deemed suitable for agriculture are declared open to disposition.
The disposition of these lands is to be governed by the provisions of the Public Land Act.

Formalization and Effectivity

The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines and the Acting Executive Secretary.
The document bears the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
It is effective from January 25, 1956, confirming the date of revocation and reclassification.

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