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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. TEPOe. 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.