Section 34
SEC. 34. Upon receipt of said application it shall be the duty of the Chief of the Bureau of Public Lands to cause a careful investigation to be made in such manner as he shall deem necessary for the ascertainment of the truth of the allegations therein contained, and if satisfied upon such investigation that the applicant comes within the provisions of this chapter, he shall cause a patent to issue for the tract to such applicant, or to the heirs of his ancestor, as provided in the next preceding section, not exceeding sixteen hectares in extent: Provided, That no application shall be finally acted upon until notice thereof has been published in the municipality and barrio in which the land is located, and adverse claimants have had an opportunity to present their claims: And provided further, That no patent shall issue until the land has been surveyed under the direction of the Chief of the Bureau of Public Lands and an accurate plat made thereof.