Payment of Unpaid Cadastral Costs Without Penalty

Ask AI

Republic Act No. 849: Payment of Unpaid Cadastral Costs Without Penalty

Getting related questions...
What do you want to know about the law?
Your conversations and searches stay on your device. We do not store or track your activity on our servers. To know more about our privacy commitment see jur.ph/privacy Ask AI provides quick answers grounded in full case texts to avoid mistakes. Always verify with the original text.

Ask AI

Title Supreme Court: Payment of Unpaid Cadastral Costs Without Penalty

Law: Republic Act No. 849

Decision Date: May 28, 1953

Republic Act No. 849 allows provinces, municipalities, municipal districts, and lot owners to settle unpaid obligations incurred during cadastral proceedings without penalties within a two-year period from the approval of the Act.

payment without penalty

unpaid cost and expenses

cadastral proceedings

A

Scope and Coverage

Covers cadastral proceedings involving registration of land titles and the associated cadastral survey and monumenting expenses.
Specifically limits application to obligations assessed on or before December 8, 1941.
Includes both public LGU obligations and private lot owners’ assessed costs resulting from cadastral surveys.

Conditions for Penalty Waiver

Obligations must be paid within two years from the date of approval of the Act (May 28, 1953).
Only applies if payments are made within the specified time frame; otherwise, penalties may apply.

Effectivity of the Act

The law takes effect immediately upon its approval.

Important Legal Concepts

Recognizes the financial obligations arising from cadastral registration proceedings and cadastral surveys, which are essential for the formal land registration system.
Balances the interests of public authorities and private landowners by extending relief from penalties for unpaid fees under clear conditions.
Reinforces compliance incentives by providing a limited-time amnesty for late payments related to historical cadastral expenses.

END