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Art. 30: Administrative Justice Act (VRG)

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Art. 30

1. **Enforcement Measures**

If an order from an administrative authority can no longer be appealed or if the appeal does not have a suspensive effect, it can be enforced coercively by

a. Debt collection in accordance with the provisions of federal law, if the order is for payment of money or provision of security;

b. Substitute performance at the expense of the obligor. The decision regarding the imposition of costs may be appealed;

c. Direct coercion against the obligor or against property in their possession. Police assistance may be requested for this purpose.

2. Where legally permissible, punishment remains reserved.

← Art. 29a Administrative Justice Act (AJA) Art. 31 →

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (22)

VB.2024.00242 · zh (Art. 30 Abs. I lit. b VRG)
Enforcement Order Affirmation Regarding Parking Area Restoration and Disproportionate Mitigation Demands
This article is cited in the section listing the legal norms, implying its relevance to the final decision regarding the administrative appeal process.
VB.2023.00404 · zh (§ 30 Abs. 1 lit. b VRG)
Municipality Overturned for Failure to Issue Pre-Demolition Order Prior to Immediate Enforcement
Cited in the context of enforcing official measures, although the court found the requirements for immediate enforcement were not met.
BRGE.IV.Nr.0077.202 · zh (§ 30 Abs. 1 lit. b VRG)
Enforced Demolition Costs for Non-Compliant Extension Upheld, Partial Reduction Granted
This provision established the obligation to pay costs incurred by the authorities for the substitute performance when the principal obligation was not fulfilled.
BRGE.I.Nr.0115.2022 · zh (§ 30 Abs. 1 VRG)
Company Fails to Appeal Mezzanine Demolition Order
The court states that the administrative order can be enforced under this provision.
VB.2020.00762 · zh (Art. 30 Abs. 1 des Gesetzes über die Verwaltungsrechtspflege (VRG))
Administrative Court Jurisdiction in Leapfrog Appeal Due to Procedural Irregularity
The court declared itself functionally competent for the direct appeal due to the procedural violation impacting the right to a fair trial, which necessitated admitting the direct appeal (Sprungbeschwerde).
VB.2019.00301 · zh (§ 30 Abs. I lit. b VRG)
Challenge to Chimney Removal Enforcement Order Upheld
This provision is cited in the 'Rechtsnormen' section, indicating its relevance to the decision, although the dispositive summary itself does not explicitly name it as the ground for dismissal, it is listed as a relevant legal norm.
VB.2018.00318 · zh (§ 30 VRG)
Appealability of Traffic Order Affecting Parking Removal
This provision is cited as one of the legal norms relevant to the case, consistent with the finding regarding legitimacy.
VB.2011.00455 · zh (§ 30 Abs. I VRG)
Appeal Against Road Construction Enforcement Order Upheld
This provision was implicitly relied upon as the court reviewed the appeal concerning the enforcement order.
VB.2011.00812 · zh (§ 30 lit. a VRG)
Refusal of Appeal Based on Unpaid Security Deposit for Procedural Costs
This provision is listed under 'Rechtsnormen' but is not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders (which are missing, but based on the summary, the decision enforces costs/claims based on § 15 Abs. II lit. b VRG and the non-admission based on failure to pay the bond).
BRGE.II.Nr.0276.201 · zh (§§ 30 f. VRG)
Demolition Order Upheld for Unauthorized Hotel Structures Despite Procedural Cost Deposit Annulment
Cited as the legal basis for threatening enforcement by the building authorities if the demolition order is not followed.
VB.2004.00366 · zh (§ 30 VRG)
Husband's Objection to Wife's Urn Burial Overruled
This provision is cited in relation to the court's finding that the original order of the municipality to proceed with the burial is legally binding and that the district council's assessment of this burial as an act of enforcement, which cannot be challenged by appeal, is not unlawful.
VB.2002.00076 · zh (§ 30 lit. Ib VRG)
Substitute Performance for Sewage Connection and Advance Payment Dispute
Cited in the legal norms section, likely related to the general administrative procedure or execution.
VB.2002.00018 · zh (§ 30 VRG)
Slot Machine Prohibition Appeal and Reviewability of Non-Entry Decision
This provision concerns administrative coercion and enforcement actions, which were previously addressed by a provisional measure that is relevant to the context of the final decision.
VB.2001.00226 · zh (§ 30 lit. b VRG)
Towing Cost Affirmation for Unauthorized Disabled Parking
This provision was cited by the lower court, and its applicability was considered in the reasoning, although the main focus shifted to Art. 31 APV Zürich.
VB.2001.00226 · zh (§ 30 lit. b VRG)
Towing Vehicle for Illegal Handicapped Parking
The previous instance incorrectly assumed the applicability of this provision.