The Principle of Non-Retroactivity in Administrative Law

Abstract

This article analyzes the principle of non-retroactivity contemplated in the Ecuadorian Legal System from approach of administrative law where it acquires a particular connotation in direct relation to the characteristics, principles and purposes of all public action of the State when providing services in benefit of the community. Although this principle is considered the general rule of the entire legal system; however, in certain specific situations it is the own law that expressly authorizes its retroactive application for administrative acts and legal norms in guarantee and protection of the rights acquired by individuals, to avoiding a possible violation of the same. Finally, due to its direct connection with retroactivity, a study of the full nullity and the nullity or revocation of administrative; of its effects and of the legal figure of harmfulness analyzing its application under the legal framework.

Keywords
Legality, legal security, non-retroactivity, nullity, harmfulness.