Title
Franchise for Electric Service in Camarines Sur
Law
Republic Act No. 4556
Decision Date
Jun 19, 1965
Louber Enterprises, Inc. is granted a 25-year franchise to install and operate an electric light, heat, and power system in San Fernando, Pamplona, and Cabusao, Camarines Sur, with the authority to charge regulated rates and pay a franchise tax on gross earnings.

Compliance with Existing Laws and the Constitution

  • The franchise operation is subject to compliance with the terms and conditions in Act No. 3636 (as amended by Commonwealth Act Nos. 132 and 146).
  • The franchise and its exercise must also conform with the provisions of the Philippine Constitution.

Purchasing Power from National Power Corporation

  • The grantee is permitted to purchase electric light, heat, and power from the National Power Corporation (NPC).
  • In such cases, the NPC is authorized to negotiate and transact on behalf of the public consumers regarding the rates applicable to such supplies.

Franchise Tax Obligations

  • Louber Enterprises, Inc. shall pay a franchise tax equivalent to five percent (5%) of its gross earnings under the franchise.
  • Of this amount, three percent (3%) accrues to the National Government.
  • Two percent (2%) of the franchise tax shall be allocated to the municipality where the franchise operates.

Effective Date

  • The provisions and rights granted under this Act take effect immediately upon its approval on June 19, 1965.

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