Practice question
An agency unjustifiably fails to perform a legally required official duty. Which Ombudsman function is directly relevant?
- Changing the duty into a private favor
- Allowing the agency to repeal the law
- Replacing Congress permanently
- Directing performance or expedition of the duty within its lawful authority
- Giving the complainant automatic damages without proceedings
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article XI, Sections 12-13; Article VIII, Section 6: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
- Republic Act No. 6770, Sections 11, 13, 15, 19, 21 and 22: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html
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