Maladministration is the actions of a government body which can be seen as causing an injustice. The law in the United Kingdom says Ombudsmen must investigate maladministration.
What are the examples of maladministration?
Maladministration is not defined by statute but examples are:
- unreasonable delay.
- failure to follow policy or procedure.
- failure to provide information.
- failure to take into account relevant considerations when making a decision.
- allowing irrelevant considerations to influence a decision.
- not giving reasons for a decision.
What is Maladminister?
maladminister. / (ˌmælədˈmɪnɪstə) / verb. (tr) to administer badly, inefficiently, or dishonestly.
