oikaisupyyntöä

An oikaisupyyntö is a formal request made in Finland to have a decision reviewed. It is typically submitted to the authority that made the original decision, seeking to have that decision corrected or amended. This process is a common administrative procedure in Finnish law, allowing individuals or entities to challenge decisions they believe are incorrect or unfair.

The purpose of an oikaisupyyntö is to provide an opportunity for a review before a potentially more formal and time-consuming legal process, such as an appeal to an administrative court. The request must usually be submitted within a specific timeframe, often 30 days from the date the decision was received. It should clearly state the decision being challenged and the grounds for requesting the correction, along with any supporting evidence.

The authority receiving the oikaisupyyntö will then re-examine the case. They may uphold the original decision, amend it, or in some cases, revoke it entirely. If the oikaisupyyntö is rejected, the applicant is usually informed of their right to appeal the decision to a higher authority or administrative court. This mechanism ensures a degree of administrative oversight and provides a pathway for rectifying errors in official decisions.