Practice question
The Ombudsman lawfully refers an administrative complaint to the proper agency disciplinary authority. The respondent says referral is void because the Ombudsman must personally decide every complaint. Which is correct?
- The respondent is correct in every case
- All referrals are private arbitration
- Referral automatically acquits the respondent
- The referral itself proves guilt
- Section 23(2) expressly permits referral of certain complaints
Legal references
- RA 6770: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html; Sections 22-23.
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