Section 1
SECTION 1. All justices of the peace who, prior to their separation from the service as a result of the operation of Article Fifteen, section four of the Constitution of the Philippines, and of Commonwealth Act Numbered One hundred and one, have been rendering continuous, faithful and satisfactory service for at least six years, as certified to by the Commissioner of Civil Service and the Secretary of Justice, are hereby considered retired and entitled to a gratuity equal to one month salary for every year of service rendered and the proportionate amount of any fraction thereof: Provided, however, That no such gratuity shall exceed the salary for two years.