Practice question
Before final disposition of a case arising from official BSP duties, an official requests advancement of defense expenses under amended Section15(e). The official refuses any undertaking to repay if ultimately determined ineligible. The official argues that possible indemnification always requires unconditional advance payment. Which answer is correct?
- The statute permits advances upon receipt of the repayment undertaking; it does not require an unconditional advance
- Every request must be paid without any undertaking
- Advances are expressly forbidden in all cases
- Only a private bank may decide repayment eligibility
- A requested advance conclusively establishes final entitlement
Legal references
- RA11211 amendments to RA7653: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11211_2019.html Section4, amended Section15(e), final paragraph.
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