EPZA
vs Commission of Human Rights, G.R. No. 101476 case brief summary
April
14, 1992
Facts:
EPZA purchased land from Filoil Refinery Corp. and before petitioner
could take possession of lands, several individuals had entered the
premises and planted agricultural products therein without permission
from EPZA or its predecessor, Filoil. EPZA paid a
P10,000-financial-assistance to those who accepted the same and
signed quitclaims, amongst them private respondents(Valles, Aledia).
Ten years later, private respondents filed in the CHR complaints for
violation of Human Rights. CHR issued an injunction commanding EPZA
to desist from committing such acts. EPZA filed in SC this petition
for certiorari and prohibition.
Issue:
Does CHR have the authority to issue an injuction order?
Ruling:
CHR does not have the authority to issue an injunction order. It is
limited only to investigation and not to try and resolve merits. The
"preventive measures and legal aid services" mentioned in
the Constitution refer to extrajudicial and judicial remedies which
the CHR may seek from the proper courts on behalf of the victims of
human rights violations.
Petition
for certiorari and prohibition is GRANTED. The orders of injunction
by Commission of Human Rights are annulled and set aside.
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