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2006-12-06 |
CHICO-NAZARIO, J. |
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| The subject matter in this case is a parcel of land registered as Lot No. 329 of the Laguna Resettlement Project, located in Barrio San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna, with an area of 16,495 square meters. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) awarded to Ricardo Alvarez the right to purchase the land in question, pursuant to an Order of Award dated 9 October 1973.[3] On 15 August 1977, Ricardo Alvarez, with the consent of his wife, respondent Rosario Param, purchased the land, evidenced by a Deed of Sale executed by the DAR.[4] This Deed of Sale specifically prohibited the transfer of the land within ten (10) years from the issuance of the certificate of title to any person other than the vendee's relatives within the third civil degree by consanguinity or affinity who are, at the same time, qualified beneficiaries.[5] This restriction was in accordance with Section 62 of Republic Act No. 3844, or the Agricultural Land Reform Code.[6] | |||||