§ 198 Act on Administrative Justice (VRG) - 5. Official Costs a. Principles of Allocation

1. The party shall, subject to §§ 199 and 200, bear the official costs

a. in the first-instance administrative procedure, if it has caused the decision in its own interest or through its conduct;

b. in the objection procedure, if it has frivolously raised an inadmissible or obviously unfounded objection;

c. in the appellate procedure, if it is unsuccessful or its appeal is not admitted.

2. The withdrawal of a legal action is equated with its dismissal.

3. Anyone who causes unnecessary costs through conduct contrary to duty during the procedure, the late presentation of facts and evidence, or otherwise, shall bear such costs.

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