Practice question
A government agency complies with the Section 7 deposit and notice requirements and obtains a writ of possession for a road project. The owner contests the agency’s valuation and argues that either entry must wait for the final valuation judgment or the deposited amount must be accepted as the final price. Which statement is correct under RA 12289?
- Both alternatives are mandatory
- The deposit becomes final compensation because a writ issued
- The court loses valuation authority once construction starts
- The owner must donate any difference
- Possession may proceed under the writ while judicial determination of the disputed compensation continues
Legal references
- RA 10752, as amended by RA 12289 (September 12, 2025): https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/99855; Section 7(e)–(f).
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