## Compensation for Unlawful Decision in Tilburg
In Tilburg, residents can claim financial compensation if a government decision, such as from the Municipality of Tilburg, causes damage due to unlawfulness. This remedy from administrative law restores citizens to their position as if the decision were correct. It is regulated in the General Administrative Law Act (Awb) and protects against errors by local or national governments, with specific relevance to decisions on building, subsidies, or benefits in the region.
### Legal Basis
For Tilburg residents, **compensation for unlawful decision** is established in Article 8:88 of the Awb. An administrative body, such as the Municipality of Tilburg, is liable for direct damage to interested parties caused by an unlawful decision. The claim is unconditional: no proof of fault is needed, only unlawfulness and causal damage. Article 6:162 Awb applies to preparatory errors. For more info, see [compensation in administrative law](/schadevergoeding-in-het-bestuursrecht). Jurisprudence from the Council of State, such as cases on local permits, illustrates this, with a focus on causal connection.
### What is an Unlawful Decision?
An **unlawful decision** by an administrative body does not meet legal standards. In Tilburg, this can apply to decisions of the municipality, such as:
- Decided by an unauthorized body, for example, without proper consultation.
- Contrary to laws or treaties, such as environmental regulations.
- Violation of good governance, including the motivation principle (Article 3:46 Awb) or diligence (Article 3:2 Awb).
- Insufficient preparation, such as no public consultation for Tilburg residents.
The decision is unlawful after annulment in objection or appeal at the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant in Breda. Examples: an unjust building permit in the Oud-Zuid neighborhood that causes nuisance, or an incorrect subsidy denial for a local business.
### Types of Compensable Damage
Compensable damage in Tilburg includes property damage and immaterial injury. Property damage concerns tangible losses, while immaterial damage involves non-financial impacts, such as emotional effects, under Article 6:106 BW in addition to the Awb.
| Type of Damage | Description | Example in Tilburg |
|------------------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Property Damage | Direct financial losses due to the decision | An unlawful fine from the municipality leads to payment problems for a Tilburg household |
| Immaterial Damage | Non-financial disadvantages, partially compensable | Delayed procedures due to an erroneous decision cause stress for a resident |
| Future Damage | Plausible expected costs | An unlawful permit denial delays a renovation project in the Spoorzone |
Crucial is a direct causal link; indirect effects, such as economic trends, are rarely compensated.
### Practical Examples
Suppose the Municipality of Tilburg grants an unlawful permit for an event site in Hasselt, without a noise study. This causes nuisance, reducing your property value by €50,000. Via Article 8:88 Awb, you can claim damages at the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant in Breda, including relocation costs.
Or: a local benefits agency unlawfully stops your welfare without consultation. You build up debts in Tilburg. After successful appeal, you can recover lost amounts and costs. In 2022, the Council of State awarded €20,000 in a similar regional case for income errors.
### Rights and Obligations of Citizens
Tilburg citizens have the right to:
1. **Full Compensation**: Restoration including interest (Article 6:119 BW).
2. **Access to Justice**: Claim at the administrative court, often with objection or appeal.
3. **Low Thresholds**: No court fee for the main claim, but for separate procedures.
Obligations:
- Report damage within a reasonable time after the decision.
- Provide evidence, such as local valuations or invoices.
- Minimize damage (mitigation, Article 6:96 BW).
The body, such as the Municipality of Tilburg, must decide within 8 weeks; otherwise, appeal is possible. Consult the Tilburg Legal Aid Office for free advice.
### The Procedure for Compensation
For residents of Tilburg, this proceeds as follows:
1. **Objection or Appeal**: Challenge the decision at the administrative court (Awb, Chapter 8), via the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant in Breda.
2. **Submit Damage Claim**: Simultaneously or later to the administrative body (Article 8:88 Awb).
3. **Assessment**: The body decides; if rejected, appeal follows.
4. **Execution**: If awarded, the government pays, with possible penalty for delay.
Start at the Tilburg Legal Aid Office for help in drafting your claim.
Veelgestelde vragen
Wat is mijn retourrecht?
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