Abstract
The article deals with the issues of the competence of administrative courts in the Republic of Kazakhstan and in foreign countries. The main attention is paid of the peculiarities of the conduct of administrative proceedings in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The scientific novelty lies in the study of the basic principles of the administrative courts’ organization. The author is of the opinion that every person has the right. His case should be observed by the independent and impartial court. In the article, based on the comparative research method, a brief overview of the competence of administrative courts in the Republic of Kazakhstan and other countries. The main differences between the administrative process and civil proceedings were also identified. The author thinks that the institute of administrative procedures is of particular relevance, especially the analysis of the principles that still remain little explored in the administrative-legal doctrine. Thus, the issue of the competence of administrative courts is due to the sum of the specialized principles as a condition for ensuring citizens' access to justice.