Practice question
A government employee faces a properly instituted administrative case before the competent authority. While it is pending, he validly leaves service. He argues both that the case must disappear and that, if it continues, every sanction must apply exactly as though he still held office. Which response is best?
- Both assertions are necessarily true.
- Separation itself automatically proves guilt.
- Neither follows automatically: acquired jurisdiction may continue, while any consequence must be determined under applicable law and the actual service status.
- The tribunal must appoint him again solely to hear the case.
- The complainant may choose any penalty without law.
Legal references
- Pagano v. Nazarro, G.R. No. 149072, September 21, 2007, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/sep2007/gr_149072_2007.html
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