When is public dominion is no longer for public use

Article 422. Property of public dominion, when no longer intended for public use or for public service, shall form part of the patrimonial property of the State.


Discussion:

Conversion of property of public dominion to patrimonial property: Entities that may Effect the change. For example, in Faustino Ignacio vs. Dir. of lands, the supreme court, citing natividad vs. Dir. of lands, said that only the executive and possibly the legislative departments have the authority and power to make the declaration that any land so gained by the sea is not necessary for purposes of public utility, or for the establishment of special industries or for coast guard services.