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Administrative cases before the Board of Grievances
When a government decision affects your rights, such as a dismissal, a refused licence, a fine or a dispute over a government contract, the route to cancelling it or claiming compensation runs through the administrative judiciary of the Board of Grievances. Its procedures and deadlines differ from the ordinary courts, and missing them can bar the claim.
Usus Law Firm handles administrative cases for individuals and companies: grievances to the authority, cancellation and compensation claims before the administrative courts, and appeals. Saudi courts work in Arabic; we prepare every filing in Arabic and explain each step to you in English.
Administrative matters we handle
- Cancelling decisions: challenging decisions that breach the law or are flawed in jurisdiction, form or reasons.
- Civil-service rights: dismissal, promotions, allowances and disciplinary penalties.
- Compensation: damages caused by administrative decisions or acts.
- Government contracts: tender and procurement disputes, dues, delay penalties and project withdrawal.
Steps in an administrative case
- 1. Review the decision: its nature, the date you learned of it, and its flaws.
- 2. Grievance: many claims require a grievance to the issuing authority first, within a set period.
- 3. Lawsuit: filed before the administrative court within the statutory deadline.
- 4. Appeal and enforcement: objection to the administrative court of appeal, then enforcement.
Deadlines are short
Cancellation claims run from the date you learned of the decision, usually sixty days, and may need a prior grievance. Keep proof of that date and seek advice as soon as the decision is issued.
Why Usus Law Firm?
Advice before action
We review your documents and explain your legal position and options before you commit to anything.
Grounded in the law
Every claim or defence we file rests on a statutory provision and written evidence.
Full confidentiality
Details of your matter go only to the competent authority, and only as far as the case requires.
Direct contact
One lawyer follows your matter and tells you what happened and what comes next.
Administrative lawyer in Riyadh and Tabuk
Riyadh: Al Olaya, Khurais Road and Olaya Street intersection, Building 3061, First Floor. Phone and WhatsApp: +966 53 034 9349.
Tabuk: Al Muruj Al Awwal, King Abdulaziz Road, Building 8937. Phone and WhatsApp: +966 55 848 5838.
We also act in other regions of the Kingdom: many hearings are held remotely and powers of attorney are issued online through Najiz. Our branches in Riyadh and Tabuk.
Quick answer
Usus Law Firm handles administrative cases before the Board of Grievances for individuals and companies: grievances to the authority, cancellation and compensation claims before the administrative courts, and appeals. Saudi courts work in Arabic; we prepare every filing in Arabic and explain each step to you in English.
- Matters: dismissal, promotions, allowances and disciplinary penalties; government contracts and dues; compensation for administrative decisions.
- Deadlines are short and run from the date you learned of the decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Who hears administrative cases?
The Board of Grievances: the administrative courts, the administrative courts of appeal and the High Administrative Court.
Is a grievance required first?
For many cancellation claims, yes.
Can I claim compensation from a government body?
Yes, if its decision or act caused damage and the conditions of liability are met.
Our work
Represented a company in a lawsuit against a government agency due to refusal to issue a license, where the company obtained a judgment obligating the agency to issue the license.
Handled a dispute over a government contract, where the terms were amended to ensure the client's rights and reduce potential risks.
Related services
- Quasi-Judicial Committees
- General Court Cases
- Book a free legal consultation in Riyadh, Tabuk or online.
Laws and references
Law of the Board of Grievances
Law of Procedure before the Board of Grievances
Government Tenders and Procurement Law
Civil Service Law