Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3730)
The duration of the franchise is extended for another period of fifty years from February 6, 1965.
The poles must be of such height as to maintain the wires at a distance of at least fifteen feet above the level of the ground.
The Public Service Commission must approve the plan after hearing the municipal or city authorities concerned.
The grantee must supply electric power, heat, and light within fifteen days after the date of the application.
The point must not be more than eighty meters from the lines or wires operated by the grantee.
They must be modern, safe, and first class in every respect, with insulated and carefully connected electric transmission wires.
Whenever the Public Service Commission determines that the public interest reasonably requires it.
The grantee is liable for any injury arising from accidents caused by construction or neglect to keep poles and wires safe.
They have the privilege, without compensation, to use the poles for installing, maintaining, and operating telephone or fire and police alarm systems subject to conditions that prevent interference or damage.
Yes, the government may purchase all the property at a fair valuation approved by the Public Service Commission anytime during or at the termination of the franchise.
The grantee must pay quarterly a tax equal to two percent of gross earnings from electric current sold or supplied under the franchise.
They must obtain prior approval of Congress and file an agreement with the Public Service Commission wherein the transferee agrees to comply with all franchise terms and conditions.
Yes, the books, records, and accounts must always be open to inspection by the Auditor General or authorized representative upon request of the Public Service Commission.