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§ 14 Act on Judicial Protection in Administrative Matters (Verwaltungsrechtspflegegesetz) - I. Principle of Official Authority
Procedure Before Administrative Authorities - Position and Function of the Competent Authority
§ 14 Administrative Justice Act · I. Principle of Official Authority
1. Administrative authorities act ex officio within the scope of their official duty. They independently undertake the necessary investigations to clarify the facts of the case and apply the law ex officio.