A comprehensive guide to administrative appeals and government decisions in Kuwait – prepared by lawyer Khaled Mufrej Al-Dalmani

introduction

Administrative cases are among the most important issues facing employees, students, and citizens, as they involve government decisions affecting employment, salary, promotion, equivalency, residency, scholarships, negative decisions, and the withdrawal or suspension of decisions. This page aims to clarify the most important legal concepts related to administrative decisions, appeal procedures and deadlines, and to review modern judicial principles in Kuwaiti administrative law.

What is an administrative decision?

An administrative decision is the expression of the will of an administrative body, within its legal authority, with the aim of creating, modifying, or abolishing a legal status, and includes:

• Appointment decisions
• Promotion decisions
• Transfer and secondment
• Suspension from work
• Disciplinary penalties
• Educational decisions
• Ministerial decisions

When is an administrative decision considered invalid?

• If it is issued by an unauthorized entity
• If there is a defect in form or proced