Law Summary
1. Grant of Franchise
- Explanation: This section grants Felipe Pica the right to develop and operate an electric light, heat, and power system within Capalonga, Camarines Norte, for a specified duration.
- Key Definitions:
- Franchise: The right or privilege granted to operate a utility service.
- Electric Light, Heat, and Power System: Infrastructure for generating and distributing electrical services.
- Requirements:
- Felipe Pica must comply with the terms set out in Act No. 3636, as amended by Commonwealth Act No. 132.
- Timeframe:
- The franchise is granted for a period of twenty-five years from the approval date of the Act, June 21, 1952.
- Consequences: None directly stated.
2. Surrender of Franchise
- Explanation: This section outlines the conditions under which Felipe Pica must relinquish his franchise if the government wishes to operate the electric system.
- Key Definitions:
- Grantee: Felipe Pica, the individual granted the franchise.
- Serviceable Equipment: Assets that are still usable at the time of surrender.
- Requirements:
- Upon government interest to operate the system, the grantee must surrender the franchise.
- The grantee is required to turn over all serviceable equipment to the government.
- Timeframe: Not specified, but the action is contingent upon government desire.
- Consequences:
- The turnover of equipment must occur at cost, minus reasonable depreciation.
3. Effectivity
- Explanation: This section states when the Act becomes enforceable.
- Timeframe:
- The Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Key Takeaways
- Republic Act No. 797 grants Felipe Pica a 25-year franchise to operate an electric utility in Capalonga, Camarines Norte.
- The operation is subject to compliance with existing laws (Act No. 3636 and Commonwealth Act No. 132).
- If the government opts to take over the utility, Felipe Pica must surrender his franchise and any usable equipment at a depreciated cost.
- The Act is effective as of its approval date, June 21, 1952.