Prohibition on Officials Buying Tax-Forfeited Property

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Act No. 1920: Prohibition on Officials Buying Tax-Forfeited Property

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Prohibition on Officials Buying Tax-Forfeited Property

Law: Act No. 1920

Decision Date: May 19, 1909

A Philippine law prohibits public officials or employees from purchasing government-sold real property due to nonpayment of public taxes, with nullity of purchase and potential civil, criminal, and administrative consequences for violators, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure government integrity.

Law Summary

Consequences and Penalties for Violations

Violation of this prohibition results in civil or criminal liability, where applicable.
In addition to such liabilities, the offending public official or employee shall be removed from government service.
The Governor-General has the authority to declare the individual disqualified from holding any public office or employment.
The disqualification may be special or general in scope.
The disqualification may also be temporary or permanent, depending on the severity of the offense.

Effectivity

The Act took effect immediately upon its passage on May 19, 1909.

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