Eminent Domain Compensation and Possession

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1533: Eminent Domain Compensation and Possession

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Eminent Domain Compensation and Possession

Law: Presidential Decree No. 1533

Decision Date: Jun 11, 1978

Presidential Decree No. 1533 establishes a uniform basis for determining fair compensation in eminent domain cases in the Philippines, simplifying the procedure and ensuring prompt possession of acquired property by the government.

Law Summary

Immediate Possession and Deposit Requirement

Upon filing a petition for expropriation, the government must deposit 10% of the just compensation amount with the Philippine National Bank.
This deposit entitles the government to immediate possession, control, and disposition of the property, including any improvements and the authority to demolish if necessary.
These rights apply despite any ongoing court proceedings concerning the property.

Repeal and Amendment of Inconsistent Laws

Various Presidential Decrees and related legal instruments inconsistent with this decree are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Specifies affected decrees include PD Nos. 42, 76, 464, 794, 1224, 1259, 1313, among others.

Effectivity

The decree became effective immediately upon promulgation on June 11, 1978.
Signed by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos and his Presidential Executive Assistant, Jacobo C. Clave.

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