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Maladministration

Generally, actions of a government body that cause injustice, but has been extended to include maladministration by virtually any institution providing services to the general public. They include delay, incorrect action or failure to take action, failure to follow procedures or the law, failure to provide information, inadequate record keeping, failure to investigate, failure to reply, inadequate liaison, or inadequate communication.
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