Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3660)
An Act to amend Republic Act No. 3207, entitled 'An Act granting the San Fernando Electric Light and Power Co., Inc, a franchise for an electric light, heat and power system in the Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Pampanga.'
It inserts a new section, Section 2-A, between sections two and three of RA 3207 regarding the payment of a franchise tax by the grantee.
The grantee shall pay a franchise tax equal to two per cent (2%) of the gross earnings for electric current sold under the franchise.
The franchise tax is calculated on the gross earnings for electric current sold under the franchise.
No, except for the franchise tax of 2% of the gross earnings, no other tax upon capital stock, franchise, right of way, earnings, or all other property owned or operated by the grantee shall be levied or assessed.
The franchise tax obligation is effective upon the date the original franchise was granted.
Provision of laws to the contrary notwithstanding, the franchise tax of two per cent of the gross earnings shall be respected.
The Act shall take effect upon its approval, which was June 22, 1963.
The text of RA 3660 does not specify penalties for non-payment within the provided sections.
The franchise tax shall be paid into the Treasury of the Philippines.