総務省｜行政不服審査法（行政管理局が所管する行政手続・行政不服申立てに関する法律等）｜行政不服審査法の概要

This page outlines the Administrative Appeal Review Act. Citizens can file administrative appeals against illegal or improper dispositions or inactions by administrative agencies without court proceedings. An examiner conducts fair and neutral proceedings, with consultation to administrative review boards. There is no cost involved. Administrative appeals are the standard remedy, filed with the superior administrative agency. The filing period is three months from learning of the disposition (one year objectively). Administrative agencies must inform parties of their right to appeal and the proper authority.