Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 458)
Republic Act No. 458 grants the Bagatayam Electric Co. a franchise to construct, maintain, and operate an electric light, heat, and power plant using the current of the Bagatayam River for generating and distributing electric light, heat, and/or power for sale within the municipalities of Sogod and Catmon, Cebu Province.
The franchise is granted for a period of twenty-five years from the approval of the Act.
The Bagatayam Electric Co. must start operations within one and a half years from the approval of the franchise.
The municipalities of Sogod and Catmon in Cebu Province are covered under the franchise.
The power plant shall utilize the current of the Bagatayam River for generating electricity.
If the government desires to operate the plant and enterprise, the franchisee (Bagatayam Electric Co.) must surrender its franchise and turn over all serviceable equipment to the government at cost.
The franchise is granted subject to the terms and conditions established in Act Numbered 3636, as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered 132, and to the provisions of the Constitution.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 8, 1950.
The company is authorized to generate and distribute electric light, heat, and/or power for sale.
Though not explicitly stated as penalties, the franchise includes a provision that the operation must start within one and a half years; failure to comply may result in forfeiture or revocation of the franchise under the terms set in the referenced laws.