Requirement of Compliance with Payment Obligations
- Lessees who have not secured their PTO for 2002 due to unpaid outstanding accounts must settle these obligations.
- They must obtain a Certification of No Outstanding Accounts from the Finance Section of the Office.
- This certification is required for the issuance of the 2003 PTO.
- Failure to comply will result in non-eligibility for renewal of the Permit to Occupy for the year 2003.
Financial Obligations and Deposit Requirements
- Lessees with outstanding rental accounts or who have exhausted their rental deposits are required to make payments to clear outstanding balances.
- They must also update their deposits before they can renew their PTO for 2003.
Administrative Context and Authority
- The directive is issued pursuant to Section 15 of the PPA Memorandum Order No. 22-95 concerning Revised Guidelines on Real Estate Management.
- The Memorandum is promulgated by the Office of the Port Manager under authority of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
Legal Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Non-payment of outstanding accounts or failure to update deposits will lead to denial of the renewal application.
- This ensures that all financial obligations to the PPA are fulfilled before granting occupancy permits.
Scope and Applicability
- The provisions apply to all lessees currently occupying leased office or land premises under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority.
- The renewal process and financial compliance are mandatory annual requirements for continuing occupation.