Practice question
A body possesses technical knowledge but the disputed matter is affirmatively outside its statutory authority. No other legal basis exists. Can primary jurisdiction alone authorize referral for binding adjudication there?
- Yes, an agency’s title is conclusive
- Yes, knowledge alone creates subject-matter authority
- Yes, any scientific employee may issue binding judgments
- Yes, parties may supply all missing authority
- No
Legal references
- Colmenares v. Energy Regulatory Commission, GR246422, October8,2024, main decision on primary jurisdiction and administrative competence: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/oct2024/gr_246422_2024.html
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