ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
PART A - 12 Marks
1. “So long as the legislature can repeal the enabled Act, (delegated law-making power) it does
not abdicate its legislative function” (Justice Mathew) – Explain.
2. Writ of Mandamus and Writ of Certiorari.
3. What is meant by ‘administrative functions’- no exhaustive definition- Explain.
4. Limits of delegation.
5. Parliamentary control over delegated legislation.
6. Second principle of natural justice- impartial and neutral. (nemo debet esse judex in propria
causa) & decided cases. (Also called rule against bias.)
7. “Administrative law is the study of pathology of government powers”- Comment.
8. Judicial control over delegated legislation.
9. Administrative discretion and judicial control.
10. Modern concept of rule of law. Indian perspective- Explain.
11. Real test of ‘real likelihood of bias.’
12. “Even if parent Act can’t be challenged, (Acts in the 9th Schedule) rules can be challenged
with respect to delegated legislation ultra vires the Constitution” – Elucidate.
13. Separation of powers is provided in our Constitution (7M) - each power is sufficiently
differentiated- Explain.
14. Public corporation? Role of Comptroller and Auditor General of India with respect to
government control?
15. Sovereign immunity- not available when commercial undertaking infringes life and liberty-
Comment.
16. What is right to information? How far is it available in India?
17. Define Administrative law. Difference between Administrative law and Constitutional law.
18. Difference between quasi-judicial and judicial functions.
19. First rule of principle of natural justice. (Audi alteram partem)
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20. Difference between quasi-judicial and administrative functions. The application of the
principle of natural justice vanishes that difference- Explain.
21. Examine ‘essential legislative function’ and explain how far it is used as a yardstick to
determine the permissible limits of delegated legislation.
22. Discuss the grounds on which administrative discretion is subjected to judicial review. Refer
to decided cases.
23. Examine the reasons for the growth of public corporations and state the different kinds of
control over them.
24. Principle of Natural Justice and its application based on factors. Every administrative
authority should follow- Explain.
PART B - 7 Marks
1. Section 123 of Indian Evidence Act.
2. Ombudsman? If maladministration is discovered, the ombudsman can recommend but order a
government official to remedy the wrong. What are its problems in India?
3. Judges of tribunal do not operate fully and effectively as constitutional safeguards- Comment.
4. All Writs.
5. Privileges of government. (12M)
6. Administrative tribunals? Differentiate with courts in terms of procedure (Article 227)
7. Writ of certiorari.
8. Parliamentary control of public corporations.
9. Per incuriam. (mere error, manifest error)
10. Non-exhaustion of alternative remedy under Article 226.
11. Administrative instruction under administrative discretion.
12. Writ of mandamus.
13. Exceptions to natural justice.
14. Salient features of Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013.
15. Droit administratif.
16. Crown privilege under right to information.
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17. Reasoned decision as a principle of natural justice.
18. Discretion is not to be exercised under discretion. – Elucidate.
19. Critically examine Dicey’s ‘Rule of Law’ and to what extent it finds a place in the
Constitution of India.
20. Discuss the characteristics, merits and demerits of administrative tribunals.
PART C - 4 Marks
1. Modern concept of rule of law.
2. Conditional legislation.
3. Subject matter bias.
4. Mala fide.
5. Laches.
6. Ouster clause.
7. Lok Pal.
8. Separation of powers.
9. Donoughmore committee.
10. Doctrine of necessity.
11. Estoppel.
12. Ridge v. Baldwin.
13. Tortious Liability of State.
14. Contractual liability of State. (7M)
15. Promissory estoppel. (7M)
16. Henry VIII Clause.
17. Writ of habeas corpus.
18. Quasi legislative functions.
19. Conseil d’État
20. Post decisional hearing.
21. Public corporations.
22. Administrative directions.
23. Self-imposed fetters.
24. Doctrine of open mind.
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25. Domestic tribunals.
26. Central Vigilance Commission.
27. Effect of violation of principles of natural justice.
28. Fundamental rights and discretion.
29. Institutional decision.
30. American Administrative Procedure Act.
31. Social action litigation.
32. Rule of law.
33. In Re Delhi laws case.
34. Public Interest Litigation.
35. Parliamentary control over public corporations.
36. Locus standi.
37. Reasons for the growth of delegated legislation.
38. Reasonable suspicion test.
39. L. Chandra Kumar v. UOI.
40. Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation.
41. Difference between Constitutional law and Administrative law.
42. Procedural ultra vires.
43. Central Administrative Tribunals.
44. Right to information.
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