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Practice question: Primary Jurisdiction

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Practice question

A technical regulator is assigned an issue by statute. Explain why primary jurisdiction concerns uniform administration as well as technical knowledge, and why a private expert does not automatically replace it.

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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