Administrative Law
“Administrative law is the law relating to the control of governmental power… its primary purpose is to keep the powers of government within their legal bounds, so as to protect the citizen against their abuse.” — H.W.R. Wade
Unit Coverage
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit I — Foundations of Administrative Law | Definition, nature & scope, reasons for growth, rule of law (Dicey), separation of powers, classification of administrative action |
| Unit II — Delegated Legislation | Meaning & growth, doctrine of excessive delegation, conditional legislation, sub-delegation, parliamentary & judicial control, administrative directions |
| Unit III — Natural Justice | Administrative adjudication, rule against bias (nemo judex), fair hearing (audi alteram partem), reasoned decisions, exceptions to natural justice |
| Unit IV — Judicial Review, Writs & State Liability | Control of discretion, the five writs, public vs private law remedies, Article 299 contracts, tortious & constitutional liability of the State |
| Unit V — Public Corporations & Ombudsman | Public/statutory corporations, government companies, controls over public undertakings, Ombudsman, Lokpal & Lokayukta, CVC |
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