If you disagree with a decision or wish to complain about an action of a state institution or agent, you can appeal to the Administrative court.
Appeal
Usually, a decision of a public authority or agent, such as the Social Insurance Agency or the Tax Office, has to be appealed in two steps:
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You must first follow the regular complaint procedure of the particular public authority. This is most often an appeal to a higher person or department within the institution. Ensure that the deadline for the appeal is not missed. The procedure and time limits for the appeal must always be indicated in the decision you are appealing.
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After you have received the decision of the higher person or department, if you still disagree with it, you can file an appeal to the Administrative court.
example If you disagree with a decision issued by a construction authority (local municipality), you must first file an appeal to a local state administration body (okresný úrad v sidle kraja) acting as a public authority of second instance in construction matters. Only then you can appeal that decision of second instance authority to the Administrative court.
Right to a fair trial
This Guide will further explain what guarantees you have when your case is examined by the court, namely your right to a fair trial. The Administrative court proceedings must comply with all guarantees of the right to a fair trial. Your right to a fair trial starts from the moment you submit your first application to the court and lasts until the implementation of the court’s final decision.
Learn more about the rights and duties which guarantee you a fair trial and how to complain where you believe your rights have been violated.