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Francisco S. Tantuico, Jr. vs. Eufemio Domingo

FRANCISCO S. TANTUICO, JR., petitioner, vs. HON. EUFEMIO DOMINGO, in his capacity as Chairman of the Commission on Audit, ESTELITO SALVADOR, MARGARITO SILOT, VALENTINA EUSTAQUIO, ANICIA CHICO and GERMINIANO PASCO, respondents.

G.R. No. 96422 | 1994-02-28

D E C I S I O N

QUIASON, J.:

This is a petition for certiorari, prohibition and mandamus, with prayer for temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, under Rule 65 of the Revised Rules of Court.

The petition mainly questions the withholding of one-half of petitioner's retirement benefits.

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On January 26, 1980, petitioner was appointed Chairman of the Commission on Audit (COA) to serve a term of seven years expiring on January 26, 1987. Petitioner had discharged the functions of Chairman of the COA in an acting capacity since 1975.

On December 31, 1985, petitioner applied for clearance from all money, property and other...