H. No. 1526 / 48 OG No. 5, 1695 (May, 1952)

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 689, May 09, 1952 ]

AN ACT TO GRANT TO RIZALINA M. OBIDOS A FRANCHISE FOR AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALTAVAS, PROVINCE OF CAPIZ.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:SECTION. 1. Subject to the terms and conditions established in Act Numbered Thirty-six hundred and thirty-six as amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered One hundred thirty-two, and to the provisions of the Constitution, there is granted to Rizalina M. Obidos, for a period of twenty-five years from the approval of this Act, the right, privilege, and authority to construct, maintain, and operate an electric light, heat and power system for the purpose of generating and distributing electric light, heat, and/or power for sale within the municipality of Altavas, Province of Capiz: Provided, That the holder of the franchise herein granted shall start the operation thereof within one and a half years from the approval of said franchise. SEC. 2. It is expressly, provided that in the event the Government should desire to maintain and operate for itself the plant and enterprise herein authorized, the grantee shall surrender her franchise and will turn over to the Government all serviceable equipment therein, at cost, less reasonable depreciation.SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.Approved, May 9, 1952.

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