The Journal of Modern Research on Administrative Law

The Journal of Modern Research on Administrative Law

Feasibility of Responsiveness Principle in Administrative Law in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Faculty of Law and Political sciences, University of Allameh Tabatabai, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law and Political sciences, University of Allameh Tabatabai, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/mral.2025.2049043.1692
Abstract
Responsiveness principle in Administrative Law serves as a qualitative criterion for the exercise of public officials' powers. In this context, any deficiency or negligence in the fulfillment of duties by public officials leads to a decline in the quality of public services requested by the beneficiaries.

This study, using a descriptive-analytical method and library-documentary research, seeks to answer the question of How does Responsiveness realization happen in Administrative Law considering its conceptual framework. Responsiveness principle in Administrative Law in Iran with reference to legal sources such as Paragraph 10 of Article 3 of the Constitution is feasible. The jurisprudence of the Administrative Court of Justice, as the highest administrative judicial authority in Iran, also recognizes general principles of administrative law, including the Responsiveness principle, and its implementation serves as a source for applying this principle. Furthermore, according to Article 174 of the Constitution, duty of the General Inspection Organization of Iran in establishing the proper conduct of affairs is considered as one of the legal sources of Responsiveness to protect citizens' rights. The enforcement of this principle is also inferred from laws, particularly the Law on Administrative Violations, which addresses breaches of this principle. The realization of the Responsiveness principle will lead to an increase in quality, precision, and efficiency in administrative and executive bodies in delivering public services to citizens, thereby achieving the goal of "establishing a proper administrative system" as envisioned in the Constitution.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 24 July 2025

  • Receive Date 27 December 2024
  • Revise Date 08 June 2025
  • Accept Date 24 July 2025