Transcript MMDA VS. CONCERNED RESIDENTS OF MANILA BAY

MMDA
VS.
CONCERNED RESIDENTS OF
MANILA BAY
– 10 AGENCIES WARE ORDERED TO RESTORE AND
PRESERVE WATER QUALITY TO SB LEVEL.
RULE OF PROCEDURE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CASES
RULE 8 – Continuing mandamus against
government agency or official
a. Unlawful neglect in performance of
legal duty.
b. Unlawful exclusion from enjoyment
of legal rights.
• Judgment is effective until full
satisfaction.
FEATURES OF RULE ON
CONTINUING MANDAMUS.
a. No docket fees.
b. Liberal rule on locus standi.
c. Filed with Court of Appeals or
Supreme Court.
d. TEPO
e. Summary proceeding.
FEATURES OF RULE ON
CONTINUING MANDAMUS.
f. Case decided within 60 days.
g. Periodic reports required.
h. Execution through government agency or
Commissioner.
i. Suitor allowed to submit comments on
return writ.
CONTINUING MANDAMUS
• – Effective tool to ensure full execution of decision.