The introduction of the 'legal protection of trust' principle in administrative court proceedings could lead to significant changes in the practice of resolving disputes with state bodies. This was announced by Shukhrat Polvonov at a Senate meeting on May 18.

Speaking during the discussion of a law aimed at making it easier for citizens and entrepreneurs to apply to economic and administrative courts, he emphasized that this principle would strengthen the legal protection of bona fide citizens and entrepreneurs.

'This can also be seen as a major political issue. Because in the future, the introduction of the institution of legal protection of trust will lead to serious changes in declaring the actions of officials or decisions of state bodies invalid,' said Shukhrat Polvonov.

According to him, the change concerns Article 188 of the Code of Administrative Court Proceedings. This article defines the specifics of considering complaints against decisions, actions, or inaction of an administrative body, a self-government body, or their officials.

Shukhrat Polvonov explained that the principle of 'legal protection of trust' means that if a person has received legal protection through a lawful and justified decision, then negative legal consequences should not be applied to them later.

As an example, he cited a situation where a citizen or entrepreneur was allocated a land plot based on a khokim's decision, and later that decision was canceled.

'Based on the principle of legal protection of trust, in such a case the land plot is not confiscated and his right is not canceled,' Polvonov explained.

Thus, the principle of 'legal protection of trust' ensures that a bona fide citizen or entrepreneur does not suffer negative consequences due to an illegal or erroneous decision of a state body.

Polvonov noted that laws that could lead to such serious changes are being discussed.

Recall that the Senate approved this law on May 18. It aims to further simplify the process of citizens and entrepreneurs applying to economic and administrative courts. The document also introduces the principle of extraterritorial jurisdiction, provides for the refund of state fees for certain claims, and strengthens the liability of state bodies in court proceedings. The law has been sent to the president for review.

Source: www.gazeta.uz