Administrative Law

Unit – I
1. Discuss the definitions, nature and scope of administrative law.
or
‘The study of administrative law is not an end in itself but a means to end.’ Examine. (Scope of
Administrative Law) How does it differ from constitutional law?
2. Define administrative law. Explain the reasons for the growth of administrative law.
3. Explain the concept of Rule of Law and its position in India with the help of decided cases.
4. Explain the doctrine of separation of powers in India, with appropriate cases.
5. Discuss the position of Separation of Powers in the context of collegium recommending
(appointing) judges to higher judiciary.
Short Notes
1. Doctrine of separation of powers
2. Nature of administrative law
3. Classification of administrative action
Unit – II
1. Define ‘Delegated Legislation’. Explain the reasons (factors responsible) for the growth of
delegated legislation.
2. Discuss judicial control over delegated legislation with the help of decided cases.
3. Explain the reasons for the growth of delegated legislation and procedural control over delegated
legislation.
4. Discuss the parliamentary/legislative control over delegated legislation with the help of leading
cases.
5. Examine the role of administrative legislation in a progressive democratic society. What are the
limits on delegation of legislative powers?
6. Explain the nature and effect administrative directions with the help of decided cases.
Short Notes
1. Publication of delegated legislation
2. Sub-delegation
3. Administrative directions
Unit – III
1. What is rule against bias? Discuss different kinds of bias with the help of case laws.
2. Discuss the concept of fair hearing with the help of decided cases. State the
exceptions/exceptions to natural justice
or
Audi altam partem is sine qua non of fair hearing. Discuss with the help of decided cases.
3. What is meant by administrative adjudication? Briefly explain the reasons for the growth of
tribunalised justice system.
Short Notes
1. Institutional bias
2. Reasoned decision
Unit – IV
1. Explain the various grounds for exercising judicial control over (judicial review of)
administrative discretion in India with the help of decided cases.
Or
What is meant by discretionary power? Distinguish discretionary power from arbitrary exercise
of power in administration.
2. What is writ of Habeas Corpus? Explain the grounds for issue of the writ of Habeas Corpus.
3. What is mandamus? Discuss the grounds for the issue of mandamus with limitations.
4. Explain the scope of the writ of certiorari and prohibition in controlling administrative actions.
5. Discuss the liability of the state/government for the tortious acts of its servants.
Or
“Classification of government functions as sovereign and non-sovereign for the purpose of tortious
liability is not free from difficulty.’ Elucidate.
6. Examine the contractual liability of the state (government) with the help of leading cases.
Short Notes
1. Writ of habeas corpus
2. Writ of Quo-warranto
3. Public Interest Litigation
4. Private law remedies
5. Administrative discretion
6. Doctrine of promissory estoppels
7. Ouster clause
8. Doctrine of legitimate expectation
9. Doctrine of proportionality
Unit – V
1. Discuss the various controls over the working of public corporations/undertakings in India.
Or
Discuss the parliamentary control and government control over public undertakings.
2. Explain the establishment, jurisdiction and powers of Lokpal under the Lokpal and
Lokayukta Act.
3. Explain how for ‘Lokayukta’ (Ombudsman) institution helps to redress the grievances of citizens
against administrative faults.
4. Critically examine the development of public corporations in India and the extent of their liability.
Short Notes
1. Right to Information Act, 2005
2. Control over public undertakings
3. Central Vigilance Commission
4. Lokayukta in Karnataka
5. Lokpal
6. Parliamentary committees
7. Commission of enquiry