The filing period
In administrative matters the period is usually short and strict, such as sixty days, running from notification of the act. Once it is missed, annulment cannot be sought even if the act is unlawful.
Administrative Law
Every act of the administration is bound by law; it is the action before the court that enforces that bond.
Overview
Acts of an administration exercising public power usually take effect without the individual's consent: the refusal of a permit, a disciplinary penalty or an expropriation decision can bear directly on a person's life. In a state governed by the rule of law, the only safeguard is that the administration too is bound by statute and that its decisions remain open to judicial review.
The firm uses the effective remedies available against unlawful administrative acts and actions, chief among them annulment and full-remedy proceedings. Monitoring the short filing periods for administrative matters closely, it conducts the process so as to protect the client's constitutional rights.
Scope
Points to Note
The points that most affect the outcome in this area, and are most often overlooked.
In administrative matters the period is usually short and strict, such as sixty days, running from notification of the act. Once it is missed, annulment cannot be sought even if the act is unlawful.
Setting an act aside is the subject of an annulment action, while making good the loss suffered is the subject of a full-remedy action. Choosing the right action determines the outcome.
Some acts require an application to the administration before an action may be brought. Skipping this stage can lead to the action being dismissed without reaching the merits.
Other practice areas
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