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February 15, 1993

PART V
PARTICULAR ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS

B. SPECIAL ACTIONS

Rule 23
Petition to Deny Due Course to
or Cancel Certificates of Candidacy


Section Guide
     Sec. 1. Grounds for denial of certificate of candidacy

     Sec. 2. Period to file petition

     Sec. 3. Summary proceeding

     Sec. 4. Delegation of reception of evidence
 

Section Details

      Section 1. Grounds for Denial of Certificate of Candidacy. - A petition to deny due course to or cancel a certificate of candidacy for any elective office may be filed with the Law Department of the Commission by any citizen of voting age or a duly registered political party, organization, or coalition or political parties on the exclusive ground that any material representation contained therein as required by law is false.

      Sec. 2. Period to File Petition. - The petition must be filed within five (5) days following the last day for the filing of certificate of candidacy.

      Sec. 3. Summary Proceeding. - The petition shall be heard summarily after due notice.

      Sec. 4. Delegation of Reception of Evidence. - The Commission may designate any of its officials who are members of the Philippine Bar to hear the case and to receive evidence.
 
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