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An Act to Authorize the Reclamation of Foreshore Lands by Chartered Cities and Municipalities

AN ACT AUTHORIZE THE RECLAMATION OF FORESHORE LANDS BY CHARTERED CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

R.A. No. 1899 | 1957-06-22

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1899

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1899  - AN ACT AUTHORIZE THE RECLAMATION OF FORESHORE LANDS BY CHARTERED CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES 

Section 1. Authority is hereby granted to all municipalities, and chartered cities to undertake and carry out at their own expense the reclamation by dredging, filling, or other means, of any foreshore lands bordering them, and to establish, provide, construct, maintain and repair proper and adequate docking and harbor facilities as such municipalities and chartered cities may determine in consultation with the Secretary of Finance and the Secretary of Public Works and Communications....