Law Summary

1. Amendment of Section 5 of Act No. 1393

• Explanation: This section modifies the procedures for land registration related to street widening in Cebu.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Committee" refers to the body created under Act No. 1393 for land adjustments.
• Important Requirements:
  • Applications for land registration must include a detailed plan of land parcels and allotments.
  • The plan must indicate areas and dimensions of the lots and streets.
• Fees Waived:
  • All fees related to title registration, issuance of certificates of title, and assurance funds normally paid to the Insular Government, provincial government of Cebu, and the examiner of titles are waived.
• Procedures:
  • The committee may file multiple applications for parcels or squares as deemed expedient and equitable.

2. Amendment of Section 3 of Act No. 1913

• Explanation: This provision empowers the Governor-General to grant reclaimed land to the committee for street widening purposes.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Reclaimed land" refers to the land in the port of Cebu situated in blocks six and seven.
• Important Requirements:
  • The Governor-General may grant land at his discretion to facilitate the committee's objectives.

3. Authorization for Disposition of City Land

• Explanation: This section allows for specific city areas to be placed under the administration of the committee upon request by local authorities.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "City of Cebu" refers to the jurisdiction affected by this act.
• Important Procedures:
  • The municipal council and provincial board can request the Governor-General to designate land for committee control.
  • The city land will remain subject to the provisions of Act No. 1393 following the Governor-General's order.

4. Effectivity of the Act

• Explanation: This section stipulates the act's immediate effect upon passage.
• Key Timeframes:
  • The act takes effect as per Section 1 of Act No. 1945, which outlines the timing of legislative enactments.

Key Takeaways

• The amendment modifies land registration processes to facilitate street widening in Cebu and waives related fees.
• The Governor-General is given authority to allocate reclaimed land to aid the committee's efforts.
• Specific areas of the city of Cebu can be put under the committee's administration upon request.
• The act is effective immediately upon its passage, streamlining the legislative process for urban development.