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Article 20 of the Saudi Enforcement Law before the Board of Grievances

المادة 20 من نظام التنفيذ أمام ديوان المظالم · الفصل الرابع: إجراءات التنفيذ ضد الجهات الإدارية ولصالحها

The article allows the Enforcement Circuit, other than in enforcement to collect sums of money and after the Article 10 or Article 16 time limit has expired, to impose a fine not exceeding ten thousand riyals for each day of delay.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

فيما عدا التنفيذ لاقتضاء المبالغ المالية، لدائرة التنفيذ -بعد انقضاء المهلة المنصوص عليها في المادة (العاشرة) أو المادة (السادسة عشرة) بحسب الأحوال- أن تفرض غرامة لا تزيد على عشرة آلاف ريال على المنفذ ضده عن كل يوم يمضي دون إتمام التنفيذ.

This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers

Article 20 explained in plain English

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Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.

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Frequently asked questions about Article 20 of the Saudi Enforcement Law before the Board of Grievances

How much is the delay fine for enforcing a Board of Grievances judgment?

It does not exceed ten thousand riyals for each day that passes without enforcement being completed.

Is the fine imposed in monetary judgments?

No. The text excludes enforcement to collect sums of money.

When does the fine begin?

After the time limit in Article 10 or Article 16 has expired, as the case may be.

To whom is the fine paid?

Under Article 21, when settling it the Circuit rules that the party against whom enforcement is sought must pay the enforcement requester, at his request, the amount the Circuit has determined.

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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.