Reclamation of Foreshore Bordering Romblon Bay by Municipality of Romblon
Republic Act No. 1099, enacted on June 15, 1954, authorizes the municipality of Romblon to reclaim up to five hectares of foreshore land along Romblon Bay. Upon reclamation, ownership of the land will be transferred to the municipality, which can then subdivide it for public improvements. Any lots not designated for public use may be leased for commercial, industrial, or residential purposes. However, the newly created foreshore area will remain under the property rights of the National Government. The Act took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1099
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 15, 1954
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1099
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROMBLON IN THE PROVINCE OF ROMBLON TO RECLAIM A PORTION OF ITS FORESHORE BORDERING ROMBLON BAY AND VESTING TITLE THERETO IN THE SAID MUNICIPALITY
SECTION 1. The municipality of Romblon in the Province of Romblon is hereby authorized to reclaim a portion not exceeding five hectares of its foreshore bordering Romblon Bay. After reclamation, title to the area reclaimed shall vest in the said municipality and, thereafter, the said municipality shall subdivide said reclaimed area into lots or blocks of suitable size for the purpose of constructing public improvements thereon, and the lots or blocks not needed for public purposes may be leased by it for commercial or industrial purposes or for the purpose of providing homesites for its inhabitants: Provided, That the new foreshore along the reclaimed lands shall continue to be property of the National Government.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 15, 1954
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 50, No. 7, p. 2989 in July 1954
Cite This Law
Reclamation of Foreshore Bordering Romblon Bay by Municipality of Romblon, Republic Act No. 1099, Jun 15, 1954 (Philippines)
Reclamation of Foreshore Bordering Romblon Bay by Municipality of Romblon, Republic Act No. 1099 (Phil. 1954)
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