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Action of unconstitutionality against the decreet N3216 of the 21st/10/2009

País/Territorio
Paraguay
Tipo de la corte
Nacional - corte superior
Fecha
Dic 28, 2010
Fuente
UNEP, InforMEA
Nombre del tribunal
Supreme Court
Sede de la corte
Asunción
Juez
V. M. Nuñez Rodriguez. M. O. Bajac Albertini, S. Blanco
Número de referencia
No. 1787
Idioma
Español
Materia
Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Valoración del daño/recurso Ordenación/conservación
Resumen

The Supreme Court is asked to review the constitutionality of Decree No. 3,216 whereby the use of sodium tripolyphosphate in detergents is prohibited.

The Decree states that according to studies by the SEAM, the content of phosphorus in powder detergents as sodium tripolyphosphate, generates damage to the environment and quality of life of human beings.

Applicants argues that with regards to the fact that it applies to imported and sold detergent products containing Sodium tripolyphosphate, the decree issued by the Government is contrary to constitutional rules relating to environmental, taxation, and freedom. Moreover, they assert that the government exceeded its powers and functions, as it is not authorized to prohibit the use of a substance in the production, importation or marketing of detergents, or creating new taxes.

The court followed the reasoning of the applicants, understanding that the government cannot legislate through decrees, so in this case, the government took powers from the legislative power, violating the principle of the division of powers enshrined in Article 3 of the Constitution.

Texto completo
ACCIÓN DE INCONSTITUCIONALIDAD Nº 1787.pdf