Translated by IRIS Georgia Updated as of March 2004 1. Unless otherwise prescribed by law or applicable regulation, the act that is subject to complaint shall be suspended upon the registration of an administrative complaint. The administrative agency shall issue an administrative act thereon. 2. An administrative decree may not be suspended if: (a) the suspension will result in the increase in expenses of the State or local selfgovernment or local government agencies; (b) it is the administrative decree of police that was adopted to maintain public order, (c) it was issued during the state emergency or martial law pursuant to applicable legislation, or (d) the postponement of the enforcement will result in substantial material damages or will substantially undermine public order or security. 3. The decision based on Paragraph 2 of this Article regarding the extension of the term of an administrative decree shall be rendered by the administrative agency that issued the decree, or by a higher administrative agency. 4. A complaint against the decision of an administrative agency stipulated by Paragraph 3 of this Article shall be filed in a court in compliance with applicable legislation. 5. An interested party may refer to a court pursuant to law to restore the suspended administrative decree. Article 185. The procedure for reviewing an administrative complaint Unless otherwise prescribed by this Chapter, the provisions under Chapter 6 of this Code apply to the administrative proceeding related to an administrative complaint. Article 186. The review and resolution of an administrative complaint by a corporate administrative agency The procedures prescribed by Chapter 7 of this Code apply to the review and resolution of an administrative complaint by a corporate administrative agency. Article 187. Inadmissibility of involvement in the review of an administrative complaint The person who participated in the preparation or issuance of the administrative decree subject to complaint may not be involved in the review of the administrative complaint. Article 188. The right to amend or nullify an administrative decree 1. Filing of an administrative complaint may not restrict the right of an administrative agency that issued the administrative decree to amend, invalidate or nullify the decree in compliance with the procedure prescribed by this Code. 2. If an administrative decree is amended or nullified, the administrative agency shall inform the administrative agency reviewing the complaint within five days. Article 189. The obligation to issue an administrative decree Page 45 of 54