Title
Franchise for JRS Messenger and Delivery Service
Law
Republic Act No. 3260
Decision Date
Jun 17, 1961
JRS Business Corporation is granted a 50-year franchise to operate a messenger and delivery express service, subject to regulatory oversight and compliance with postal laws, while ensuring accountability through a required bond and additional taxation on profits.
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Restrictions on Matter to be Delivered

  • The corporation cannot receive or deliver items classified as non-mailable under Sections 1954 and 1955 of the Administrative Code.
  • Absolutely non-mailable matter received is forfeited to the Government.
  • Unmailable matter under Section 1955 must be returned to the depositor when practicable, without delivery to the addressee.
  • Willful violation of these restrictions is grounds for franchise repeal.

Regulatory Supervision

  • The Postmaster General, with the Secretary of Public Works and Communications' approval, will supervise the corporation to prevent violations of postal laws and regulations.

Service Charges

  • The corporation has the power to set its service charges.
  • All charges require approval from the Public Service Commission.

Taxation

  • The corporation pays taxes prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code.
  • An additional annual tax of 1% on net profit is imposed.
  • Proceeds from this tax go to the National Government.

Franchise Conditions

  • The franchise is subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal by Congress when public interest requires.
  • It is non-exclusive; other entities may operate similar services.

Customer Protection Bond

  • The corporation must file a bond amounting to twenty-five thousand pesos.
  • The bond serves to cover losses or damages customers may incur.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on June 17, 1961.

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