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Practice question: Closure and Opening of Roads

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Practice question

Distinguish permanent closure under Section 21(a)–(b) from the temporary written-order framework in Section 21(c). May a temporary emergency order be treated as authority for permanent closure or private disposal?

Legal references

  • Republic Act No. 7160, Local Government Code, Section 21, closure and opening of roads: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

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