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Administrative Proceedings

Environmental Hearing Representation

Does Georgia have an environmental court?

No. There is no separate environmental court; disputes are heard by the ordinary courts, while the substantive foundation is the norms of the Law on Environmental Protection.

Can a citizen demand a change of decision in court?

Yes. A citizen has the right to demand in court the change of decisions on the placement, design, construction, reconstruction and operation of ecologically dangerous objects, as well as compensation for damage.

Does liability release from compensating damage?

No. The imposition of liability on the perpetrator of a violation does not release him or her from the obligation to compensate damage caused to the environment.

What is the limitation period for environmental damage claims?

10 years from the moment the right of claim arises. The right arises when the controlling body learned of the damage and of the person obliged to compensate it.

Does an appeal suspend a check?

No. A check is conducted on the basis of an individual administrative-legal act, and appealing that act does not cause the suspension of the check.

5 min·8 Feb 2026

The judicial route for environmental disputes in Georgian law

Georgia has no separate specialized environmental court — environmental disputes are heard by the ordinary courts, under the general rules of administrative and civil law. However, the substantive foundation of these disputes — what you rely on in court — is formulated in the Law of Georgia on Environmental Protection: the rights of citizens, the fundamental principles of environmental protection, and the regime of state control. This page explains which legal anchors you have in court and what to know about limitation periods for environmental damage claims.

In practical terms: if you oppose the placement, design, construction, reconstruction or operation of an ecologically dangerous object, or have suffered environmental damage, your position must be built on this law, while the procedural side is determined by the general procedural legislation.

Updated: 18 Oct 2026

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