Revista da EMERJ - V. 23 - N. 1 - Janeiro/Março - 2021

 R. EMERJ, Rio de Janeiro, v. 23, n. 1, p. 134-141, Jan.-Mar. 2021  135 mais ênfase ao presente artigo e ao que se espera do exercício regular do poder discricionário. ABSTRACT: This study seeks to carry out the necessary reflection on the limits for the correct exercise of discretionary administrative power, which is an attribute of all authorities when exercising administrative function. In the current moment of crisis, when purchases without bidding, reversal of orders and use of simplified procedures are required, unfortunately, unlaw- ful and illegitimate acts are brought to light, and they are unfor- givable from the point of view of ethics and morals. In this sense, our contribution consists of conducting a prospective analysis on how the best performance of the Administration should be in specific cases, as well as on the review of administrative acts by the Judiciary. A recent legislative change modified the Law of Introduction to the Norms of Brazilian Law (Decree-Law No. 4,657/1942), making both the analysis of specific cases and the corresponding reasoning when carrying out the administrative act mandatory, giving more emphasis to this article and to what is expected from the regular exercise of discretionary power. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Atodiscricionário administrativo. Po- der Judiciário. Exercício regular. Poder discricionário. Coronavírus. KEYWORDS: Administrative discretionary act. Judiciary. Regular exercise. Discretionary power. Coronavirus. INTRODUÇÃO Mais uma lamentável operação está acontecendo no Rio de Janeiro, chamada de “Mercadores do caos”, buscando investigar desvios na compra de respiradores ou ventiladores pulmonares. Segundo averiguado, ocorreu entrega de dinheiro antecipada e, à primeira vista, ficou constatada a falta de expertise da empresa contratada (MINISTÉRIO PÚBLICO DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO, 2020, s/p). Em Santa Catarina, por sua vez, uma força-tarefa cumpre mandado em operação que investiga a compra de respiradores pelo governo catarinense (SECRETÁRIO..., 2020, s/p).