Administrative Acts: Definition, Elements, and Appeals

Administrative Act: Definition and Scope

A declaration of will, knowledge, or judgment dictated by the public administration in exercising its administrative activity, which has legal effect.

Features of an Administrative Act

  • It is legally binding, differentiating it from material acts.
  • Administrative acts are dictated by the executive administration.
  • As a power, they are subject to administrative law.

Classes of Administrative Acts

By the Issuing Organ:

  • Simple Act: Issued by a single administrative body,
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International Environmental Law and Regulation

International Environmental Agreements

The Variety of International Environmental Agreements:

  • Marine pollution
  • Air pollution
  • Hazardous material transport
  • Nature & wildlife
  • Antarctica
  • Plant protection

Political Factors in International Agreements

  • Economic status
  • Political stability
  • Superpowers
  • Research centers
  • Transparency and corruption

Canada’s Role in Environmental Agreements

  • 1979: Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution
  • 1987: Montreal Protocol

Montreal Protocol

  • 191 countries agreed to phase
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The Evolution of Public Finance and Accountability in Mexico

Conclusions

After examining the history of the comptroller and public finance in our country, we can conclude that a crucial aspect was undermined: the integrity with which our ancestors made their tributes. Caregivers were trusted more than their word or honor not to abuse their power, demonstrating a remarkable ability to manage positions of power without succumbing to abuse.

On the other hand, it is astonishing to learn that the pre-Hispanic tax system, particularly the Aztec system, was highly

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Acknowledgment Under Limitation Act, 1963: Extending Legal Deadlines

The doctrine of acknowledgment plays a pivotal role under the Limitation Act, 1963, which governs the period within which a legal remedy must be sought. Section 18 of the Act explicitly deals with the effect of acknowledgment of liability on the computation of the limitation period.

Meaning and Scope of Acknowledgment

Acknowledgment, under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, refers to an admission or recognition of an existing liability in respect of a property or a right. When such acknowledgment is

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Elements and Features of Administrative Acts

Administrative Act: Elements & Features

Constituent Elements

The Will

The Will is the manifestation of the administrative body’s intent to issue an administrative act affecting the rights, obligations, or interests of the administration or individuals in connection with the administration.

Stages of Intent Declaration

The declaration of intent involves three stages:

  1. Determination Phase

    This is an internal decision by the public official to issue an administrative act. It operates automatically based

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Funding Sources for Spanish Autonomous Communities

Funding Sources for Autonomous Communities

Compensation Fund Transfers

The purpose of the Compensation Fund is to correct interterritorial economic imbalances and implement the principle of solidarity. The fund is intended solely for investment costs.

The size of the fund is obtained by applying a percentage of public investment, defined as all expenditure included in the General State Budget for new civil investments. The resulting amount is weighted by the relative population of the beneficiary Autonomous

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