oikaisupyynnön

Oikaisupyynnön is a Finnish term for a request for rectification of an administrative decision or other official act. It is a remedial mechanism intended to correct errors, miscalculations, or misinterpretations in a decision without necessarily initiating a formal court appeal. The scope and procedures of oikaisupyyntö vary by sector and are governed by general administrative rules as well as sector-specific laws.

A user typically files an oikaisupyynnön with the authority that issued the decision or with a higher authority specified by law. The request should be in writing and clearly describe what is incorrect and what change is sought, supported by relevant evidence. Time limits for filing differ by act and context but are commonly set by the applicable legislation; a typical period is around 30 days from notification of the decision, though some cases allow longer or shorter times.

If the authority finds an error, it may rectify or revise the decision accordingly and issue a corrected decision. If the request is rejected or the outcome is unsatisfactory, the applicant may have additional remedies available, such as an oikaisuvaatimus (an appeal to a higher administrative body or to the Administrative Court) depending on the governing law. In some areas, oikaisupyyntö is a prerequisite or stepping stone to further review, while in others it is a voluntary supplementary remedy.

Overall, oikaisupyynnön functions as a practical, often faster route to fix administrative mistakes and avoid formal disputes, while remaining part of the broader Finnish administrative appeal system. The specific rules and options should be checked in the relevant sector legislation and the Administrative Procedure Act.