Transfer of Irrigation Systems
Act No. 4008, approved on December 5, 1932, transfers the Baruyen River Irrigation System to the municipality of Burgos in Ilocos Norte, the Dipolog Irrigation System to Dipolog in Zamboanga, and the Pilar Irrigation System to Pilar in Bataan. These systems are to be operated as municipal irrigation systems under conditions set by the Secretary of Commerce and Communications. Notably, the municipality of Dipolog may abandon its irrigation system with the Secretary's approval. Additionally, any outstanding irrigation charges owed to the Insular Government at the time of transfer must still be collected as stipulated in the Irrigation Act.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 4008
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 5, 1932
ACT NO. 4008
AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE BARUYEN RIVER IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURGOS; THE DIPOLOG IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF DIPOLOG, AND THE PILAR IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. The Baruyen River Irrigation System in the Province of Ilocos Norte, the Dipolog Irrigation System in the Province of Zamboanga, and the Pilar Irrigation System in the Province of Bataan, are hereby turned over to the municipalities of Burgos in Ilocos Norte, Dipolog in Zamboanga, and Pilar in Bataan, respectively, for operation as municipal irrigation systems under such conditions as the Secretary of Commerce and Communications may impose: Provided, however, That the Dipolog Irrigation System may be abandoned by the municipality of Dipolog with the approval of the Secretary of Commerce and Communications: Provided, further, That all irrigation charges due the Insular Government on the Baruyen River Irrigation System and Pilar Irrigation System at the time of this transfer shall be collected by the Insular Government as provided in the Irrigation Act, as amended.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, December 5, 1932.
Cite This Law
Transfer of Irrigation Systems, Act No. 4008, Dec 5, 1932 (Philippines)
Transfer of Irrigation Systems, Act No. 4008 (Phil. 1932)
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