Do you disagree with a decision by the municipality of Rijswijk or another government authority? You have the right to lodge an objection. This must be done within 6 weeks. The administrative authority will reassess the decision.
What does lodging an objection entail?
Lodging an objection means asking the administrative authority to review a decision again. The authority investigates whether the original decision was correct.
In which cases can you lodge an objection?
You can lodge an objection against:
- Individual decisions (dispositions)
- Certain general decisions
- A rejection of your request
- The failure to issue a timely decision
Time limit for objection
You have 6 weeks to lodge an objection. This period starts:
- The day after the publication of the decision
- The day after the dispatch of the decision
Steps to lodge an objection
- Draft an objection letter (by letter or form)
- Include your personal details and the date
- Specify which decision you are objecting to
- Explain why you disagree with the decision
- Sign the objection letter
- Send it to the relevant administrative authority
Will my objection be considered?
The administrative authority first checks whether your objection is valid:
- Was it lodged within the time limit?
- Do you have a direct interest in the matter?
- Does the objection relate to a specific decision?
- Are all required details included?
Frequently asked questions about objections in Rijswijk
What if I am late with my objection?
You can still lodge an objection with an explanation for the delay. The administrative authority decides whether this is acceptable.
Are there costs associated with lodging an objection?
No, lodging an objection is free of charge. Only in the case of an appeal to the court, such as the District Court of The Hague, are there costs (court fee).
Can I go directly to appeal during an objection procedure?
In principle, no. You must wait for the outcome of the objection. Only if no timely decision is issued, can you lodge a direct appeal.
Contact and help in Rijswijk
For legal support, you can contact the Juridisch Loket Rijswijk. For cases that escalate to the court, Rijswijk falls under the jurisdiction of the District Court of The Hague.