Competent Authority in Pension Proceedings in the Context of the Concept of ‘Official’ Under Administrative Law Cover Image

Компетентен орган в пенсионното производство в контекста на понятието „длъжностно лице“ по смисъла на административното право
Competent Authority in Pension Proceedings in the Context of the Concept of ‘Official’ Under Administrative Law

Author(s): Darina Dimitrova
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Government/Political systems, Welfare systems, Administrative Law
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: pension proceedings; official; pension authority; administrative law

Summary/Abstract: The right to social security and social assistance is constitutionally established. Issues related to pension proceedings are of utmost importance, as pensions are the most important insurance payment for persons who have lost their earnings or means of support. Given this, the resolution of issues arising in the course of pension proceedings are of great importance to both practice and doctrine. The purpose of this article is to clarify who is the competent authority in pension proceedings in the context of the concept of ‘official’ under administrative law. On the basis of the analysis of the relevant norms, conclusions and generalizations are drawn concerning the applicable legal framework.

  • Issue Year: 22/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 259-268
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bulgarian