Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding state liability for transport minister's illegal order causing fines.
Sintesi Legislator
Generato dall'IAThe Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by two companies seeking state compensation for losses allegedly caused by the Transport and Communications Minister's order. The companies argued that the minister illegally required exception permit fees for cross-border traffic between Finland and Russia, resulting in financial harm. The court ruled that the general court lacked jurisdiction over the substantive liability claim, directing the parties to seek redress through the appropriate administrative or civil channels.
Regesto Legislator
Generato dall'IAAct on State Liability; Act on the General Court: The general court lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate claims for state liability arising from administrative acts; such claims must be pursued through the designated administrative or civil remedy procedures.
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Generato dall'IATesto completo
Kaksi yhtiötä nosti kanteen vaatien, että valtio velvoitetaan korvaamaan niille liikenne- ja viestintäministerin menettelystä aiheutunut vahinko. Perusteenaan yhtiöt esittivät, että Suomen ja Venäjän välisessä maantieliikenteessä oli ministerin lainvastaisesti antaman ilmoituksen johdosta alettu vaatia poikkeuslupamaksuja, minkä johdosta yhtiöille oli aiheutunut vahinkoa.
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