Administrative law deals with the exercise of public power. It can arise when a government department, a municipality or another public body takes a decision that affects someone. The practical questions are usually whether the decision was lawful, whether a fair process was followed, and what can be done about it.
The answer depends on the decision itself, the legislation that governs it, and the facts. Tsotetsi Attorneys can assess that material and explain the options. This is a working overview for clients, not an academic account of the subject.
How Tsotetsi Attorneys can assist
- Review of the decision and any reasons given for it
- Advice on an internal remedy, where one exists
- Advice on review or other proceedings
- Correspondence with the authority
- Representation where the firm is instructed
What to expect
Every matter is different. The steps below are a general outline, not a fixed process for every case.
- Initial consultation
- Review of the decision and the documents supplied
- Advice on the remedies that may be available
- Further correspondence or proceedings where instructed