Interim Relief against Revocation Decision in Rotterdam: Urgent Protection
In Rotterdam, the bustling port city where permits for port activities, construction projects and businesses are crucial, a revocation decision can paralyse your company immediately. Apply to the administrative judge for interim relief pursuant to Article 8:81 of the Awb. This expedited procedure suspends the decision until the final judgment, ideal in cases of imminent irreparable damage such as forced closure of a terminal or construction site in the Maasstad.
When to Apply in Rotterdam?
After submission of your objection to the municipality of Rotterdam or the water board, interim relief is possible. Make it plausible to the Rotterdam administrative judge that:
- Delay causes disproportionate disadvantage, such as standstill in Rotterdam port logistics
- The revocation decision is substantively hopeless, for example due to incorrect enforcement on the Maasvlakte
- There is urgency due to acute economic damage
Procedure and Costs in Rotterdam
The interim relief judge of the District Court of Rotterdam usually decides within 2-4 weeks. Submit your request via the digital portal rechtspraak.nl or by post to the Administrative Law Division (Schiedamse Vest 140, 3011 BH Rotterdam). The court fee amounts to € 182 (2023 rate, subject to indexation). In case of success, the judge suspends the decision, which is not a substitute for objection or appeal. In case of loss, you risk court costs. Strengthen your case with local evidence, such as port reports or witness statements from the region, and consider a specialised Rotterdam administrative law attorney for maximum success. (248 words)