oikaisuvaatimuksin

Oikaisuvaatimus is a Finnish legal term referring to a formal request for reconsideration of an administrative decision. It is a preliminary step in the administrative process that allows a party to ask the original decision-making authority to correct an error or re-evaluate the decision before escalating the matter to a higher court or administrative body.

The purpose of an oikaisuvaatimus is to provide an opportunity for the authority to self-correct its own mistakes, thus potentially avoiding unnecessary litigation. It is typically filed by an individual or entity affected by an administrative decision, such as a decision concerning taxation, social benefits, building permits, or public procurements.

To be valid, an oikaisuvaatimus must generally be submitted within a specified timeframe, often 30 days from the date the decision was received. It should clearly state the decision being challenged, the grounds for the challenge, and the desired outcome. The authority that made the original decision is then obligated to review the oikaisuvaatimus and issue a new decision. This new decision will either uphold the original decision, amend it, or revoke it. If the party is still unsatisfied with the decision on the oikaisuvaatimus, they typically have the right to appeal to the competent administrative court. The availability and specific procedures for an oikaisuvaatimus can vary depending on the specific law governing the administrative matter in question.