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Osmena vs. Orbos
Osmena vs. Orbos
OSCAR ORBOS, in his capacity as specify how to tax, who (shall) be taxed (and) what the tax is for, but also
Executive Secretary; JESUS ESTANISLAO, in his capacity as Secretary impose a specific limit on how much to tax."
of Finance; WENCESLAO DELA PAZ, in his capacity as Head of the
Office of Energy Affairs; REX V. TANTIONGCO, and the ENERGY Issues:
REGULATORY BOARD, Respondents. 1. Whether or not the PD 1956 partakes the nature of the taxation power of
G.R. No. 99886 March 31, 1993 the State.
2. Whether or not there is an invalid delegation of legislative power under PD
Doctrines/Articles: 1956, hence, unconstitutional.
Fallo:
WHEREFORE, the petition is GRANTED insofar as it prays for the
nullification of the reimbursement of financing charges, paid pursuant to E.O.
137, and DISMISSED in all other respects.