User Contributed Dictionary
Noun
- faulty, inefficient or improper management or administration, especially by a government body
Extensive Definition
Maladministration is a political term which describes
the actions of a government body which can be
seen as causing an injustice.
The law in the United
Kingdom says Ombudsman must
investigate ‘maladministration’. The definition of
maladministration is wide and can include:
- Delay
- Incorrect action or failure to take any action
- Failure to follow procedures or the law
- Failure to provide information
- Inadequate record-keeping
- Failure to investigate
- Failure to reply
- Misleading or inaccurate statements
- Inadequate liaison
- Inadequate consultation
- Broken promises
External links
- ADRnow - 'What is maladministration?'