Title
Revokes Digos Townsite Reservation
Law
Proclamation No. 172
Decision Date
Jul 18, 1955
Ramon Magsaysay revokes Proclamation No. 387, allowing unallocated lands in Digos, Davao, to be opened for disposition under the Public Land Act, thereby facilitating land access for public use and development.
A

Scope of Revocation and Affected Lands

  • The revocation applies only to parcels or portions of land within the townsite reservation that have not yet been disposed of, reserved, or earmarked for public purposes.
  • Lands already disposed of, reserved, or dedicated to public use remain unaffected.

Opening of Affected Lands for Disposition

  • Lands opened to disposition are to be handled pursuant to the provisions of Chapter IX of the Public Land Act.
  • This chapter was amended by Republic Act No. 730, which governs the disposition and management of public lands.

Legal Authority and Procedure

  • The revocation is made under the authority vested in the President by law.
  • The recommendation for revocation was made by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Formalization and Effectivity

  • The Proclamation was signed by the President of the Philippines.
  • The official seal of the Republic was affixed to formalize the action.
  • The date of effectivity is July 18, 1955, in Manila.

Important Legal Concepts

  • The proclamation underscores the government's power to revoke previous land reservations.
  • Compliance with existing land laws and amendments is necessary when opening land for disposition.
  • Administrative recommendations are part of the procedure for such revocation actions.

Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster, building context before diving into full texts. AI-powered analysis, always verify critical details.