Practice question
An investigator dismisses an NPS complaint motu proprio during the proceedings for lack of the prescribed quantum but obtains no prior head-of-office approval. He claims the executive nature makes approval unnecessary. Which is correct?
- Executive character dispenses with express approval
- Section3 requires prior approval for that dismissal
- Only a newspaper notice is necessary
- The respondent’s lawyer supplies the required approval
- Approval is required only after acquittal
Legal references
- DOJ Department Circular 015 (2024), Sections2–7,10,15–16,19–20; primary issuance text reproduced at https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/
- A.M.24-02-09-SC, May28,2024: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R.280455, November11,2025, main ruling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
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