Strict regulations of occupancy of lots eyed
PANGASINAN BAYWALK IN 7 TOWNS, 2 CITIES
THE provincial board passed on Monday “ensuring that all structures and occupants along the Pangasinan Bay walk have all legal documents necessary for a valid occupation” to address the increasing number of houses and business establishments along the area.
Third District Board Member Vici Ventanilla, who sponsored the resolution, said the provincial government is in the process of formulating and developing the masterplan that will list legitimate occupants along the Pangasinan Baywalk.
Pangasinan Baywalk covers San Fabian, Mangaldan, Dagupan, Binmaley, Lingayen, Labrador, Sual, Alaminos, Bolinao which are within the Lingayen Gulf .
His resolution cited “Section 84 of Presidential Decree 705 otherwise known as the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines states that defined “Tax Declaration on Real Property.-Imprisonment for a period of not less than two (2) nor more than four (4) years and perpetual disqualification from holding an elective or appointive office, shall be imposed upon any public officer or employee who shall issue a tax declaration on real property without a certification from the Director of Forest Development and the Director of Lands or their duly designated representatives that the area declared for taxation is alienable and disposable lands, unless the property is titled or has been occupied and possessed by members of the national cultural minorities prior to July 4, 1955”.
It also cited Section 5 Chapter IV of the Manual on Real Property Appraisal and Assessment Operations which states that a certification from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office is needed stating that the land is within the alienable and disposable area.
“To guarantee compliance to laws and regulations this provision must be strictly implemented and any violation thereof shall warrant the filing of appropriate and necessary action in a court of competent jurisdiction, tribunal or agency having jurisdiction thereof,” it added.
In an interview, Vice Gov. Mark Lambino presiding officer of the provincial board, said the resolution is the start of regulation measure covering all the occupants of all the locators along the baywalk.
He said a series of resolutions will follow once the resolution is approved by the Pangasinan Baywalk Authority.
The vice governor expressed confidence that the provincial government will act on the resolution. “No one objected, it was unanimously passed,” he said.
There is now a legal basis or a legal sentiment of the province that can be used or will serve as basis with the approval of Board Member Ventanilla’s resolution, he said
He added that the provincial government is focusing on protecting and conserving the environs of Pangasinan Baywalk. (Eva Visperas)
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