ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION ACTIONS INITIATED BY THE OMBUDSMAN OR BY CITIZENS – COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Administrative Litigation, Ombudsman, Law 554/2004, Rule of Law, Preliminary Procedure, Judicial Stamp Duty, Citizen Rights, Administrative ActsAbstract
This article provides a comparative analysis of the legal mechanisms available to challenge illegal administrative acts in Romania. It examines the dual paths of administrative litigation—actions filed directly by injured citizens and those initiated by the Ombudsman institution. By evaluating triggering conditions, fiscal requirements, and procedural efficiency, the study highlights how these complementary mechanisms safeguard the rule of law and protect individuals from administrative overreach.
