Law Summary
Overview
Commonwealth Act No. 291, enacted on June 9, 1938, grants a thirty-day extension to the Ocmis Electric Service Company to fulfill requirements related to its franchise for electric services in Oroquieta, Province of Occidental Misamis.
Extension of Compliance Period
- Legal Principle: The Act provides an extension for compliance with specific legislative requirements.
- Key Definitions:
- Ocmis Electric Service Company: The franchisee granted the right to operate an electric service in Oroquieta.
- Acts Numbered 3645 and 3951: Previous legislative acts establishing the requirements for the franchise.
- Requirements:
- The company must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Acts 3645 and 3951, which pertain to the franchise acceptance, deposit, and other regulatory requirements.
- Timeframes:
- The extension is granted for an additional thirty days from the date of approval of the Act.
- Consequences:
- Failure to comply within the extended timeframe may result in the forfeiture of the franchise rights as per the original acts.
Conditions of Franchise
- Legal Principle: The franchise granted to the Ocmis Electric Service Company is subject to constitutional limitations.
- Requirements:
- The franchise must operate within the constraints provided by the Philippine Constitution.
Effectivity
- Legal Principle: The Act becomes effective immediately upon its approval.
- Timeframes:
- The approval date is the determinant for the commencement of the thirty-day compliance extension.
Key Takeaways
- Commonwealth Act No. 291 allows the Ocmis Electric Service Company thirty additional days to comply with the requirements of Acts 3645 and 3951 regarding its electric service franchise.
- The compliance period begins upon the Act's approval, which occurred on June 9, 1938.
- The franchise is subject to constitutional limitations, underscoring the need for adherence to broader legal standards.
- Immediate effectivity upon approval ensures urgency in compliance efforts by the Ocmis Electric Service Company.