(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) “Oplan Baklas” — or campaign against illegal posting of poll materials.

The high court issued the TRO during en banc deliberations on Tuesday, according to the SC’s Public Information Office (PIO).

It cited a petition seeking to stop the removal of election paraphernalia that are privately owned and installed within private properties.

The plea – lodged by St. Anthony College of Roxas City and supporters of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo – urged the tribunal to declare as unconstitutional Sections 21(o), 24, Sec 26 of Comelec Resolution No. 10730.

The SC PIO said the campaign’s implementation will be suspended “while the resolution of the petition is pending.”

Comelec was given 10 days from receipt of the notice to comment on the petition.

“Oplan Baklas” drew flak from netizens and supporters of some candidates due to authorities’ supposed “overreach” in taking down election materials in select areas.

Advocates argued that the drive is “undemocratic and unconstitutional” — as it can be considered trespassing on private properties.