In administrative proceedings, who generally bears the burden of proof?

• A. The party asserting the claim.
• B. The tribunal.
• C. The public prosecutor.
• D. The witness.

Answer: (A)

In administrative proceedings, the party who brings the claim must prove what they are alleging. This means the claimant (whether a renter, landlord, or another petitioner) carries the burden of presenting enough evidence to meet the required standard of proof set by the tribunal (often a balance of probabilities). The tribunal’s role is to weigh the evidence presented and decide the claim; it does not have to prove the claim itself. The public prosecutor isn’t typically involved in these proceedings unless a criminal component is present, and a witness provides testimony to support the case but does not carry the overall burden of proof for the claim. Therefore, the party asserting the claim is responsible for proving it.