What is administrative justice?

Administrative justice reviews particular disputes arising from public administration’s acts and conduct. Administrative, tax and higher courts have different functions. A public institution being a party does not automatically make every dispute administrative; legal relationships and special rules determine jurisdiction.

Main proceedings

1. Annulment Courts assess legality, including competence, form, grounds, subject and purpose. They do not simply replace every administrative policy choice with their own. 2. Full-remedy actions These can seek redress for rights violations and damage from administrative acts or conduct. Annulment and compensation differ. Preliminary applications and combined claims depend on circumstances. 3. Jurisdiction and time The correct judicial branch, court and deadline all matter. Tax and specialized areas have distinct rules. One filing period cannot describe every administrative dispute.

Procedural features

4. Written procedure Written proceedings and judicial investigation powers are central. They do not remove parties’ need to explain facts and documents. Identify the challenged act and requested outcome. 5. Interim protection Suspension has statutory conditions. Filing does not automatically suspend every act; exceptions and special procedures require assessment. 6. Decisions and review Appeal and cassation depend on decision type and current conditions. Not every decision has the same route. Service, finality and implementation differ. Checking an electronic file does not replace proper filing or deadline analysis.