hallintotuomioistuimeen

Hallintotuomioistuimeen is the illative form of hallintotuomioistuin in Finnish, meaning “to the Administrative Court.” In Finnish law, the Administrative Court system provides judicial review of decisions made by authorities, and hallintotuomioistuimeen is the language used to describe filing or bringing a case to such a court.

The administrative court system in Finland consists of regional administrative courts at the first level and the Supreme Administrative Court at the top. A person or entity dissatisfied with an administrative decision may lodge an appeal to the relevant hallintotuomioistuin. The proceedings are governed by applicable statutes, including provisions on appeal procedures and deadlines, and may involve written submissions and, in some cases, hearings. The court can request additional information and, in certain circumstances, grant provisional measures while the case is pending.

Typical areas under administrative court review include taxation and social security decisions, immigration matters, municipal and land-use planning decisions, environmental permits, and other administrative acts. The administrative court’s task is to assess whether the authority acted within the law, respected procedural requirements, and correctly interpreted relevant legal standards. Depending on the outcome, the court may uphold the original decision, overturn or modify it, or remit the matter for further consideration. Decisions of the regional administrative court may be appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court, forming the higher level of judicial review in administrative matters.

Etymology and usage: hallintotuomioistuimeen is encountered in legal documents and court filings to indicate the act of appealing or submitting a matter to the Administrative Court. See also hallintotuomioistuin and Korkein hallinto-oikeus.