Section 4Sec./Art. 4

For the purpose of installing, operating and maintaining its telecommunication lines, it shall be lawful for the grantee, its successors or assigns, to make excavations or lay conduits in any of the public places, highways, streets, lanes, alleys, avenues, sidewalks, bridges of said provinces, cities, and municipalities: Provided, however, That any public place, highways, street, lane, alley, avenue, sidewalk or bridge disturbed, altered or changed by reason of the installation, operation and maintenance of said telecommunications lines underground shall be repaired and replaced in a workmanlike manner by said grantee, its successors or assigns to the satisfaction of the National Telecommunications Commission.

Should the grantee, its successors or assigns, after thirty (30) days notice from proper authority, fail, refuse, or neglect to repair or replace any part of a public place, road, highway, street, lane, alley, avenue, sidewalk or bridge altered, changed, or disturbed by said grantee, its successors or assigns, then they shall have the right to have the same repaired and placed in good order and condition at the cost and expense of the grantee, its successors and assigns.