Practice question
An agency admits that its circular contradicts a constitutional prohibition. It argues that administrative convenience nevertheless makes the circular valid. Does convenience cure the defect?
- Yes, if enforcement is uniform.
- Yes, if the circular is recent.
- Yes, if the agency has expertise.
- No, because constitutional supremacy controls.
- Yes, if compliance is inexpensive.
Legal references
- Tawang Multi-Purpose Cooperative v. La Trinidad Water District, G.R. No. 166471, March 22, 2011, main opinion: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/35411
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