Does the CCC have the right to refuse a postponement if the documents were sent by mail: lawyer’s opinion

According to current legislation, citizens subject to mobilization have the opportunity to apply for their deferrals in two main ways: to visit the territorial recruitment center (TCC) in person or to send the necessary documents by mail. Lawyer Yuriy Ayvazyan spoke on this issue.

Applying for a deferral by mail

A conscript who plans to apply for a deferral by sending documents by mail contacted lawyers. He was interested in whether this was possible and whether the TCC would refuse because the papers were not sent in person.

“The refusal to grant a deferral when sending an application with supporting documents by mail is groundless,” noted lawyer Ayvazyan.

He added that such cases, when the TCC refuses, are rare and not a common practice.

Actions in case of refusal

If the TCC nevertheless refuses a deferral when documents are sent by mail, the lawyer advises going to court. A fair court decision will be the basis for the immediate execution of the CCC. According to Yuriy Ayvazyan, such cases in practice do not reach the appeal stage. Thus, applying for a deferment from mobilization remotely is a legal option, and in case of refusal, you can protect your rights through the court.

We will remind you that earlier, lawyers shared advice on how to postpone the appearance at the CCC for the agenda. It was also discussed in which cases a summons may be considered unlawful, and what to do if a person is wanted, but it is necessary to issue a deferment.