Key legal question
Whether the appellants were entitled to a retroactive exemption and refund of radio and TV reception fees for five years before their request.
Extracted holding
No. Under Art. 45(2) and (3) RTVV, exemption takes effect only after the request is filed; there is no basis for retroactive release or reimbursement.
Extracted reasoning
The clear wording of Art. 45(2) and (3) RTVV requires a written request and limits the exemption to the end of the month in which the request is submitted. Fees charged before that date were lawfully invoiced under the RTVG and RTVV, so no repayment claim or unjust enrichment claim exists.