Practice question
In a pending CBAA valuation appeal, a hearing officer considers relevant expert evidence and an ocular inspection, while giving both sides a meaningful opportunity to respond. A party objects solely because courtroom technicalities are not strictly applied. Which is correct under RuleVII Sections6–7?
- The Board may use reasonable fact-finding means without strict court technicalities, while preserving due process
- Nontechnical proceedings authorize secret evidence and no response
- Only evidence written by the appellant may be considered
- Ocular inspection is categorically forbidden
- Due process ceases whenever the tribunal is administrative
Legal references
- Consolidated and Revised Rules of Procedure before LBAA and CBAA, RuleVII: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/7/93856 Sections1–7,22–24.
- RA7160 Local Government Code: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html Section231.
- RA12001 Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2024/ra_12001_2024.html Sections35 and38.
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