Administrative Procedure Act Article 116

An administrative authority may convert an unlawful administrative disposition into another administrative disposition that meets the same substantive and procedural requirements as the original administrative disposition; provided that, no conversion may be made if the administrative disposition comes under any of the following circumstances:1. Where the unlawful administrative disposition is irrevocable under the proviso to article 117;2. Where conversion is inconsistent with the purposes for which the original administrative disposition is rendered;3. Where conversion would result in legal consequences even more disadvantageous to the party.A strict disposition may not be converted into a discretionary disposition.The administrative authority shall offer the party an opportunity to state his opinions before conversion of a disposition, unless there exists any of the circumstances specified in article 103 hereof.