THE SUBJECTIVE RIGHT TO RECEIVE PUBLIC SERVICES: LEGAL NATURE AND PROTECTION PROBLEMS

Given the protection of the individuals’ rights and the functions of public administration, the article explores the basis of the subjective right to receive public services. It is substantiated that recipients of public services have special administrative legal status. Taking into account the contradictions in the Russian legislation as well as the judicial practice the author concludes that the main right of recipients of public services is to demand these services on centralized terms. It is concluded that the nature of public services provision and its terms could serve as a criterion for identifying public services that make up the public function.