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Art. 7: Administrative Justice Act (VGR)
Art. 7
1. The administrative authority investigates the facts *ex officio* by questioning the parties involved and persons providing information, by obtaining official reports, documents, and expert opinions, by inspection, or by other means.
2. The parties involved in the procedure must cooperate
a. insofar as they have submitted a request,
b. if they are subject to a duty to provide information or notification according to legal provisions.
3. For the determination of the facts, administrative authorities and courts are obliged to hand over necessary files, provide official reports, and give information. Special provisions concerning secrecy and data protection remain reserved.33
4. The administrative authority evaluates the results of the investigation freely. It applies the law *ex officio*. It is not bound by the requests made.34
Court Decisions Applying This Provision (572)
VB.2011.00743 · zh (§ 7 Abs. IV VRG)
Denial of Building Permit Upheld Based on Sightline Violation and Pre-Development Terrain Assessment
This provision is cited as a legal norm, suggesting it was used in the ruling regarding the building permit.
BRGE.III.Nr.0129.20 · zh (§ 7 VRG)
Textile Cleaning Facility Permit Appeal Regarding Spatial Plan and Railway Proximity
Cited in the reasoning regarding the principle of applying the law ex officio, but not explicitly used in the dispositive orders.
VB.2008.00268 · zh (§ 7 Abs. I VRG)
Right to be Heard Violated in Social Assistance Recovery Case
This provision was applied in the context of the appellant's right to participate in the proceedings and the obligation of the authority to provide information.
VB.2007.00517 · zh (§ 7 Abs. I VRG)
Professional License Revocation Overturned Due to Procedural Due Process Violations and Insufficient Evidence
Cited regarding the principle of proportionality.
VB.2007.00014 · zh (§ 7 Abs. I VRG)
Dog Seizure and Ownership Ban Upheld for Public Safety
Used to deny the request for free legal aid and free legal representation.
VB.2004.00412 · zh (§ 7 Abs. 1 VRG)
Social Assistance Retroactive Reinstatement and Duty to Cooperate
This provision seems to relate to the general procedural conduct or administrative obligations of the parties before the court.
VB.2004.00412 · zh (§ 7 Abs. 2 lit. b VRG)
Social Assistance Retroactive Reinstatement and Duty to Cooperate
This provision appears to be a procedural basis for a ruling related to the court's proceedings or the submission of evidence.
VB.2002.00173 · zh (§ 7 lit. II a VRG)
Student Childcare Subsidy Entitlement Based on Study Load
This provision is listed under 'Rechtsnormen' but its application in the final orders cannot be confirmed without the dispositive section.
VB.2000.00312 · zh (§ 7 VRG)
Appeal Regarding Preservation Listing and Demolition Permit Denial
This procedural provision is cited and relevant to the court's assessment or authority in the matter.
VB.2002.00277 · zh (§ 7 lit. IV VRG)
Appeal Against Driving License Withdrawal Due to Moderate Hashish Use
This provision was cited, likely concerning the procedural handling or application of administrative law.
VB.2002.00423 · zh (§ 7 lit. I + II VRG)
Mobile Facility Exception Permit Denial Upheld Due to Failure to Prove Site-Bound Status
Cited under 'Rechtsnormen', suggesting it might be relevant to the underlying administrative decision being reviewed.
VB.2003.00195 · zh (§ 7 Abs. IV VRG)
Restaurant and Train Station Protection Status Appeal Dismissal
This provision is listed under 'Rechtsnormen' and is likely relevant to the procedural assessment or the administrative discretion mentioned in the case, although its direct application in the final order isn't detailed outside the list.
VB.2004.00125 · zh (§ 7 Abs. II VRG)
Social Assistance Recipient Ordered to Seek Employment
This procedural provision is likely cited in relation to the overall context of administrative review, even if not explicitly in the final orders, it is listed in the cited norms.
VB.2004.00412 · zh (§ 7 Abs. 1 VRG)
Suspension and Retroactive Reinstatement of Social Assistance Benefits Due to Failure to Cooperate with Verification
This provision is implicitly related to the ruling on the procedural aspects of the case.
VB.2004.00412 · zh (§ 7 Abs. 2 lit. b VRG)
Suspension and Retroactive Reinstatement of Social Assistance Benefits Due to Failure to Cooperate with Verification
This provision is implicitly related to the ruling on the procedural aspects of the case.