The work and contribution of the Administrative Court Appeals Subsection (Administrative Law Section) of the Legal Service of the Republic to the more correct and better functioning of the administrative organs of the State is reflected in the "Annual Statistical Analysis of Decisions on Administrative Court Appeals and Appeals Decisions for 2022". It is noted that this statistical analysis is carried out in the context of the reform changes implemented in the structure, organisation, operation and working flexibility of the Legal Service.
The Report, which generally summarizes the work of the Subsector for 2022, concludes that, in 2022:
[*]More Administrative Court Decisions were issued compared to 2021 and a similar number to 2020; [*]There was an increase in the rejection rates in Appeals filed by applicants against the Republic, compared to 2021 and 2020. [*]Increased success rates in Appeals, compared to 2021 and equivalent to the success rates in 2020.
In detail, the main findings are as follows:
Appeals
In 2022, the Administrative Tribunal issued approximately 345 decisions, of which 240 (69.57%) were rejected and 105 were successful (30.43%).
By way of illustration, the main issues in dispute for 2022 related to Appeals against decisions relating to matters of Town Planning, Land Registry, Allowances and Assistance under relevant Legislation, acts of appointment and promotion, and Tax Appeals.
Appeals of decisions on appeals
In 2022, the Supreme Court issued a total of about 47 decisions in Administrative Court appeals where the Republic was a party, of which 36 were decided in favour of theRepublic (77%) and 11 against theRepublic (23%). The appeals mainly concerned civil service matters and cases on tax and urban planning issues.
The report was prepared by Ms Elena Papageorgiou, Senior Lawyer of the Republic, in charge of the Administrative Court Appeals Subsection.
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