Oikaisupäätöksin

Oikaisupäätöksin is a Finnish legal term that translates to "decisions by correction" or "rectifying decisions" in English. It refers to a procedural mechanism within the Finnish administrative law system that allows for the correction of manifest errors in an administrative decision. This process is distinct from appeals, which involve a review of the merits of a decision by a higher authority.

The purpose of oikaisupäätöksin is to rectify clear factual mistakes, clerical errors, or misinterpretations of law that are evident on the face of the original decision. It is not intended to re-evaluate the entire case or introduce new evidence. For example, if an authority incorrectly calculates a benefit amount due to a simple arithmetic error, or if a name is misspelled, an oikaisupäätöksin could be sought.

Typically, a request for an oikaisupäätöksin is made to the same authority that issued the original decision. The authority then reviews the decision specifically to identify and correct any manifest errors. If the authority agrees that an error exists, they will issue a rectifying decision. If the error is not considered manifest or if the authority disagrees with the assessment, the request will be denied, and the individual may then pursue other legal remedies, such as an appeal. This mechanism aims to promote efficiency and fairness by allowing for the swift correction of obvious mistakes without the need for more extensive legal proceedings.