Practice question
A lawful referral reaches the proper disciplinary authority. Its officers deliberately leave it unacted upon without just cause and claim receiving a referral creates no statutory obligation. Which provision is relevant?
- Section 23(2) expressly addresses unjustified delay on referrals and administrative responsibility
- No provision can concern delay
- A referral automatically transfers all salaries to the complainant
- The officers may ignore it because no private contract exists
- Jurisdiction expires the instant a referral arrives
Legal references
- RA 6770: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html; Sections 22-23.
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