Practice question
A farmers’ group selects two responsible farmer leaders for its DAR proceeding. One leader argues that the statutory flexibility on technical procedure allows them to ignore the express requirement to choose a single representative. Which is the sound answer?
- Flexibility does not erase the specific representation proviso; the leaders should select one among themselves
- Any procedural flexibility repeals all statutory conditions
- Both leaders automatically gain unlimited powers in all courts
- The DAR must dismiss every claim involving more than one initial representative without allowing compliance
- Only the landowner may decide whether the proviso will apply
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9700_2009.html — Section 18, amending Section 50 of R.A. 6657, responsible farmer leaders and representation before the DAR.
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