Reclamation of Foreshore and Marshy Lands by Municipality of Catbalogan, Samar
Republic Act No. 287, enacted on June 16, 1948, authorizes the municipality of Catbalogan in Samar to reclaim foreshore and marshy lands within its jurisdiction. The municipality can undertake reclamation projects at its own expense for public improvements and residential purposes. Any land reclaimed will belong to Catbalogan, while the newly created foreshore areas will remain under the ownership of the National Government. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette in December 1948.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 287
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 16, 1948
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 287
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE RECLAMATION OF FORESHORE AND MARSHY LANDS BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF CATBALOGAN, PROVINCE OF SAMAR
SECTION 1. Authority is hereby granted the municipality of Catbalogan, Province of Samar, to undertake and carry out at its own expense the reclamation by dredging, filling or other means, of any marshy lands within its territorial jurisdiction and of foreshore lands bordering the said municipality for the purpose of constructing public improvements and providing homesites for its inhabitants. casia
SECTION 2. Any and all lands reclaimed as herein provided shall be the property of the municipality of Catbalogan, Province of Samar, except that the new foreshore along the reclaimed lands shall continue to be the property of the National Government.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 16, 1948
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 44, No. 12, p. 4715 in December 1948
Cite This Law
Reclamation of Foreshore and Marshy Lands by Municipality of Catbalogan, Samar, Republic Act No. 287, Jun 16, 1948 (Philippines)
Reclamation of Foreshore and Marshy Lands by Municipality of Catbalogan, Samar, Republic Act No. 287 (Phil. 1948)
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