Manager's/Cashier's Check Payment Rules

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BOC MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 23-95: Manager's/Cashier's Check Payment Rules

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Title Supreme Court: Manager's/Cashier's Check Payment Rules

Law: Boc Memorandum Order No. 23-95

Decision Date: Aug 14, 1995

Effective September 1, 1995, all Manager's and Cashier's Checks payable to the Bureau of Customs must clearly state the importer's name and be addressed accordingly, with violations subject to penalties.

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Specific Wording and Addressing of Checks

The check must be made payable as follows: "Payable to the Bureau of Customs for the account of (name of importer)".
This ensures proper identification and application of payments.

Prohibition on Checks Without Required Information or With Alterations

Cashier’s or collecting officers are prohibited from accepting Manager’s or Cashier’s Checks that:
- Lack the required importer/taxpayer name,
- Contain erasures or any form of alteration.
Acceptance of such improperly prepared checks constitutes a violation of this regulation.

Enforcement and Administrative Consequences

Officers who violate this specific regulation will be subject to appropriate administrative or legal actions.
Emphasis on strict compliance by all concerned parties to uphold the integrity of payments to the Bureau of Customs.

Authority and Adoption

This memorandum order was adopted on August 14, 1995.
Signed by Guillermo L. Parayno, Jr., Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs at that time.

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