Fees and Charges.
Section 2
SEC. 2. Fees and Charges.—Ministries, bureaus, offices or agencies are authorized to collect fees for services rendered in the exercise of their functions at such rates as may be approved by the Minister concerned. The income from such assessments, fees or charges shall be deposited with the National Treasury and shall accrue to the General Fund pursuant to P.D. No.. 711: Provided, That receipts may be recorded as being held in trust or as trust receipts or income only with the approval of the Minister of Finance: Provided, further, That whenever practicable and taking into account the cost reduction program of government, when an agency arranges with another government office for the printing of publications and other information materials, production and fabrication of furniture or equipment or for computer services, in such event, the agency rendering such services shall assess the requesting agency for the, cost of production and services rendered and may utilize the said proceeds, subject to Section 40 of P.D. No. 1177, except as herein otherwise provided.