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Formal Definition
It is a branch of Public Law concerned with the Composition, Procedures,
Powers, Duties, rights and liabilities of the various organs of government
which are engaged in administering public bodies
Another Definition
Administrative Law is the Law relating to Public Administration. It is the body
of principles which govern the exercise of powers and duties by public
authorities
Administrative Law = Public Administrative Law
To ensure such decisions are transparent and fair, equitable and not arbitrary
and unjust
To keep the powers government and state of public institutions within their
legal bounds to ensure safeguard of citizen rights against abuse
To ensure public authorities perform their duties and where necessary to
compel performance against unjust refusal to perform
Natural justice is the name given to certain basic principles and rules which
constitute minimum requirement of justice
The first principles of justice