OBLIGATION OF PROOF OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BODY IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
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The Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Administrative Proceedings” is a general law regulating relations arising in connection with administrative proceedings. The adoption of this law played an important role in solving existing problems arising in this area and, by reflecting legal principles and main directions, ensured legal uniformity for all administrative bodies. The said law contains two main goals, which are the provision of human rights and freedoms, which are accepted as the main principle and beginning of law, and the rule of law. The fact that the relations between the administrative body and the citizen constitute general relations (relations of subordination) makes the provision of human rights and freedoms inevitable. This is due to the fact that the administrative body should not interfere with the rights and freedoms of citizens protected by law by abusing its duties and powers. The provision of human rights and freedoms has been accepted as the main principle of every legal state. As is known, administrative proceedings regulate the imperative relations between the administrative body and interested persons. These relations are regulated by the administrative procedural rules established by law. Administrative proceedings are carried out on the basis of certain stages. One of these stages is related to the investigation and determination of facts. The duty to investigate and prove those facts falls on the administrative body. The article reflects the means of proof, the obligation of the administrative body and the relations arising from this with the interested person.
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