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Practice question: Fundamental Principles

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Practice question

A particular Code provision requires part of a local levy's proceeds to be allocated as stated there. The levying LGU invokes 130(d) to refuse the allocation. Which is correct?
  1. The general principle automatically repeals every specific Code allocation.
  2. The tax collector may privately choose the beneficiary.
  3. Every allocation necessarily violates public purpose.
  4. Only the taxpayer's preferred bank may receive the proceeds.
  5. Section 130(d)'s express Code-specific exception must be read with the allocation provision.

Legal references

  • RA7160, Local Government Code, Sections130,151 and153-155: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

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