Public Utility Franchise

Republic Act No. 2335

An act granting the municipality of villaba, province of leyte, a franchise for an electric light, heat and power system

An Act Granting the Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte, a Franchise for an Electric Light, Heat and Power System

In plain language

Republic Act No. 2321 grants the Municipality of Villaba a 25‑year franchise to construct, maintain, and operate an electric light, heat and power system, establishes profit limits and rate‑setting procedures, mandates detailed accounting, and imposes penalties for non‑compliance.

  • 25‑year franchise granted to Municipality of Villaba
  • Profit limited to 6% per annum of rate base
  • Rates subject to Public Service Commission approval
  • Mandatory rate reductions if profits exceed limit
  • Detailed record‑keeping and depreciation requirements
  • Penalties: criminal imprisonment, civil liability for overcharges
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 2335

An Act Granting to the Baliuag Electric Light and Power Company a Franchise for an Electric Light, Heat and Power System in the Municipality of Baliuag, Province of Bulacan

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine 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 and thirty-two, and to the provisions of the Constitution, there is granted to the Baliuag Electric Lights and Power Company 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 Baliuag, Province of Bulacan.

Section 2

In the event that the grantee shall purchase and secure from the National Power Corporation electric heat and power, the National Power Corporation is hereby authorized to negotiate and transact for the benefit and in behalf of the public consumers with reference to rates.

Section 3

It is expressly provided that in the event the Government should desire to maintain and operate for itself the system and enterprise herein authorized, the grantee shall surrender its franchise and will turn over to the Government all serviceable equipment therein, at cost, less reasonable depreciation.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 19, 1959.

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