Title
Negros Electric Power Corp. hydroelectric franchise
Law
Republic Act No. 1610
Decision Date
Aug 23, 1956
Republic Act No. 1610 grants the Negros Electric Power Corporation a franchise to develop and operate a hydroelectric power plant in Negros Occidental, with tax exemptions and provisions for government takeover.

Law Summary

Tax Exemption

  • The grantee is exempt from paying all internal revenue taxes that are directly payable by it.
  • This exemption applies specifically to taxes inherent to its operations under this franchise.

Government’s Right of Takeover

  • The Government reserves the right to take over the hydroelectric power plant operation.
  • In the event the Government elects to operate the plant itself, the grantee is obligated to surrender its franchise.
  • The grantee must turn over all installations and serviceable equipment to the Government.
  • The transfer will be done at cost, minus reasonable depreciation, ensuring fair compensation for the assets.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The provisions of this Act become effective immediately upon its approval.
  • The date of approval is acknowledged as August 23, 1956, triggering the timeline for franchise term and project completion.

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