Protection Against Tenant Dispossession
- Tenants cultivating land under any tenancy system shall not be dispossessed except for causes enumerated in Section 19 of Act No. 4054 or any just cause.
- Dispossession requires prior approval from an authorized representative of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Enforcement and Authority of the Department of Justice
- DOJ is charged with enforcing laws, orders, and regulations concerning tenancy systems.
- DOJ empowered to issue necessary orders on matters such as crop liquidation, division, and expense apportionment.
Appeal and Judicial Review Procedures
- Either landowner or tenant aggrieved by DOJ action may appeal within fifteen days upon receipt of notice.
- Disputes may also be brought to the Court of Industrial Relations.
- Filing an appeal generally stays the execution of the contested action unless the Court orders immediate execution and requires a bond.
Investigation and Interim Powers of the DOJ and Its Representatives
- DOJ, Provincial Fiscals, their Assistants, or Justices of the Peace may initiate investigations upon petition or motu proprio.
- Authorized to summon witnesses, require document production via subpoena duces tecum, and issue interim orders.
- These orders are immediately executory unless stayed by the filing of a bond.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Contempt sanctions apply for disobedience of summons, refusal to testify, or violation of DOJ orders.
- Contempt is triable by the Court of First Instance or Justice of the Peace where the contempt occurred.
Effectivity
- The Act took effect upon approval on October 3, 1946.