Practice question
Republic-owned land is granted for the beneficial use of an ordinary taxable private business without rent. The business argues that Section 234(a)'s exception applies only to paid leases. Assume no other exemption. Which is correct?
- The argument succeeds because absence of rent preserves exemption in every case.
- The argument fails because the provision covers beneficial-use grants for consideration or otherwise.
- The argument succeeds because all private users inherit government immunity.
- The exception concerns only citizenship, not beneficial use.
- The exception applies only after ownership is transferred.
Legal references
- RA 7160, Section 234; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- Lung Center of the Philippines v. Quezon City, G.R. 144104, June 29, 2004, main decision; https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2004/jun2004/gr_144104_2004.html
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