Concept and classification of administrative material actions: Between theory and legislation

This paper deals with the concept of administrative actions and their classification in the Serbian law. With the adoption of the new Law on General Administrative Procedure in 2016, administrative actions have been defined in this Law. Therefore, there is a need for analysis and theoretical determination of this important institute of administrative law, bearing in mind that the domestic theory of administrative law dealt with administrative actions only on the basis of special administrative legal texts. This paper tried to analyze and compare whether there are significant differences between the theoretical conceptions and the new definition of Law on General Administrative Procedure, of administrative actions. Based on the spotted differences, the author tried to determine the concept of administrative actions, which would be in accordance with the new definition, but which will not neglect the previous theoretical views of the actions of the administrative bodies. Also, comprehensive classification of administrative actions was carried out, pointing to examples of administrative actions.