Facts

X, an architect, was ordered by the compensation fund of the canton of Zurich to pay personal contributions as a self-employed person for the years 1984/85, as well as late payment interest for the years 1981 to 1985 and contributions for 1988/89. X requested a reduction of the contributions and a waiver of the late payment interest, which was rejected by the compensation fund. X appealed this decision to the AVS appeal commission of the canton of Zurich, requesting a stay of execution. This request was rejected by the president of the appeal commission.

Considerations

The Federal Insurance Court considers that the contested decision cannot be subject to a stay of execution, as it is a purely negative decision that does not require execution. However, the Federal Court acknowledges that the appellant risks irreparable damage in the event of immediate continuation of the forced execution of the contribution claim, given his…