Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Interpretation of Statutes — Deemed Extension of Boundaries for Revenue Computation Only Not Cession of Territory

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A deemed boundary extension for revenue computation does not amount to actual cession of territory. The extension serves a limited, specific fiscal purpose only. The principle applies to constitutional and statutory interpretation. The rule prevents using deemed extensions to claim territorial rights or sovereignty. "Deemed"…

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