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2013-02-25 |
DEL CASTILLO, J. |
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| (11) Perform such other powers and functions as may be necessary in carrying out its functions, powers, and the provisions of this Act. Save possibly for the power to impose penalties[33] under Section 19(8) (which is not involved in PCSD's issuance of an SEP Clearance), the rest of the conferred powers, and the powers necessarily implied from them, do not include adjudication or a quasi-judicial function. | |||||
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2010-09-22 |
PERALTA, J. |
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| In any case, this Court has categorically ruled in Pacific Steam Laundry, Inc. v. Laguna Lake Development Authority,[23] that the LLDA has the power to impose fines in the exercise of its function as a regulatory and quasi-judicial body with respect to pollution cases in the Laguna Lake region. In expounding on this issue, the Court held that the adjudication of pollution cases generally pertains to the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB),[24] except where a special law, such as the LLDA Charter, provides for another forum. The Court further ruled that although the PAB assumed the powers and functions of the National Pollution Control Commission with respect to adjudication of pollution cases, this does not preclude the LLDA from assuming jurisdiction of pollution cases within its area of responsibility and to impose fines as penalty. | |||||