Section 1
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 the provisions of the Constitution, there is granted to Minda-Linang-Lala of Malabang, Lanao, 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 plant for the purpose of generating and distributing electric light, heat and power for sale to the public within the limits of the municipality of Malabang, Province of Lanao: Provided, That the holder of the franchise herein granted shall start operation thereof within one and one-half years from the approval of said franchise if he is not an actual operator; and within six months if he is already a holder of a municipal franchise. Failure to comply with this requirement shall ipso facto cancel and void the franchise.