Directive to Investigate and Prosecute Illegal Mining

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LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 922: Directive to Investigate and Prosecute Illegal Mining

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Directive to Investigate and Prosecute Illegal Mining

Law: Letter Of Instruction No. 922

Decision Date: Aug 30, 1979

A directive is issued to address rampant illegal mining activities in the Philippines, instructing the Director of Mines to conduct field investigations, initiate legal proceedings, and ensure the prosecution of violators under the control of the legal officer/s.

Law Summary

Responsibilities of the Director of Mines

Conduct field investigations based on reports of illegal mining
Deploy investigating teams pursuant to existing mining laws and decrees

Legal Procedures Following Investigations

Legal officers to conduct preliminary investigations promptly after positive field findings
Preliminary investigations governed by provisions of Presidential Decree No. 77, as amended

Complaint Preparation and Filing

Legal officers to prepare and sign complaints or information based on preliminary investigations
These complaints pertain to illegal mining offenses

Prosecution and Jurisdiction

Legal officers of the Bureau of Mines to file cases in proper courts
Prosecution handled under their complete control, overriding conflicting Rules of Court provisions
Legal officers assigned to prosecute are under direct administrative supervision of the Minister of Justice

Administrative and Supervisory Structure

Ensures coordination between the Bureau of Mines and the Department of Justice
Reinforces administrative control over legal officers prosecuting illegal mining activities

Enforcement and Implementation

Directive ensures swift investigation, complaint filing, and prosecution process
Title of the letter of instruction indicates presidential authority and formal issuance from Malacañang

This framework establishes a stringent and coordinated approach to combat illegal mining by combining investigatory powers of the Bureau of Mines with prosecutorial authority under the Department of Justice's supervision.

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