Title
Franchise for electric power system in Masbate
Law
Republic Act No. 407
Decision Date
Jun 18, 1949
Republic Act No. 407 grants Nilda E. Martinez a 25-year franchise to construct and operate an electric power system in Masbate, Masbate, subject to certain conditions and the possibility of government takeover.

Conditions on Government Operation

  • The Act explicitly reserves the right of the Government to take over the electric system.
  • If the Government chooses to operate and maintain the plant and enterprise, the grantee (Nilda E. Martinez) must surrender the franchise.
  • All serviceable equipment must be turned over to the Government at cost.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval.
  • The approval date is June 18, 1949.

Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster, building context before diving into full texts. AI-powered analysis, always verify critical details.