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.