Public interest in administrative law

Abstract

Today the concept of “public interest” plays a significant role in public law. It would then be important to define the concept for better understanding and application in administrative law. The paper is devoted to the analysis of the definition of «public interest». The uncertainty of the concept in the legislation is noted. The questions of genesis of concept of «interest» in law; division of right into private and public; division of interest into private and public interest. Considered views on the definition of interest in law. The exercise of public interest by organs of public administration by issuing administrative acts is specified. The meaning of public interest has been defined. The role of public interest in the activities of public administration bodies has been established. The importance of balancing individual and collective interests was emphasized. The types of public interest are defined, and the concept of public interest in administrative law is enshrined in domestic legislation. The ambiguity of the legal acts defining the types of public interest that are laid down in the legislation is indicated. Special features of public interest have been formed. It is further stated that the public interest is the content of the legal relationship between citizens and the public administration. The importance of State guarantees for the possibility of realizing a public interest has been established. With the help of the powers of the local State administrations, signs of public interest were examined. It has been established that it is possible for public authorities to define the concept of public interest. The use of types of public interest in legal proceedings, the safeguarding and realization of public interest by administrative law and the importance of a legislative definition of public interest have been proved. The opinion defines the concept of public interest in administrative law as a set of private interests in administrative legal relations which (aggregate) It is provided by appropriate legal means and is implemented through executive administrative acts. In addition, the report indicates the main features of public interest.