Administrative court action in Romania: how to challenge a state act
Administrative litigation allows individuals and companies to challenge illegal administrative acts or the authorities' refusal to respond. Competent court: tribunal or court of appeal.
08.09.2025 Updated: 25.10.2026
Administrative court action in Romania
Under Law 554/2004, any person harmed by an illegal administrative act (or by refusal to respond) may challenge it in the administrative court. Mandatory preliminary complaint to the issuing authority within 30 days of receiving the act. If no response within 30 days or the response is unfavourable, file at the competent court within 6 months (absolute limit: 1 year). Competent courts: tribunal (local/county authorities), court of appeal (ministries, central authorities), ICCJ (Government acts).
General information only; this does not constitute legal advice. Data sourced from portal.just.ro.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Contravention tickets are challenged by plângere contravențională at the district court (OG 2/2001 art. 32), not through administrative litigation.
Yes. Alongside annulment, the court may award damages for harm caused by the illegal act.
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