The concept of Rule of Law is one of the most fundamental principles governing democratic societies. It ensures that power is exercised according to law, […]
Category: OU LLB 3rd Sem Law of Administration
19.Restrictive rules of standing are antithesis to a healthy system of administrative law” – Elucidate.
Administrative Law is primarily concerned with controlling administrative power and protecting individuals against arbitrary, unreasonable, or unlawful actions of the State. In a democratic welfare […]
21. Explain the classification of administrative action.
Administrative Action Administrative action is the backbone of modern governance. In a welfare State like India, the government does not merely legislate and adjudicate disputes; […]
25. Discuss the rule against bias and different kinds of bias.
Meaning of the Rule Against Bias The rule against bias is based on the maxim “nemo judex in causa sua”, meaning no one should be […]
18.Explain the scope and application of the maxim audi alteram partem
Administrative authorities in a modern welfare State exercise wide powers that directly affect the rights, liberties, and legitimate expectations of individuals. Decisions relating to employment, […]
19. An Act empowered Government to amend provisions of the Act itself. It was challenged as excessive delegation. Decide.
Facts of the Case The Legislature enacted a statute dealing with a particular subject of public administration. One provision of the Act empowered the Government […]
24. Explain the judicial and legislative control of delegated legislation.
Meaning of Delegated Legislation Delegated legislation refers to rules, regulations, bye-laws, orders, or notifications made by the executive or administrative authorities under powers delegated by […]
18. A Government Department confiscated perishable goods which later perished during investigation. No offence was proved. Can the citizen sue for damages?
Facts of the Case A Government Department, acting under statutory powers, confiscated certain perishable goods belonging to a citizen during an investigation for an alleged […]
17.Discuss with the help of decided cases the judicial control exercised over delegated legislation
In a modern welfare State, the Legislature alone cannot make laws to meet every administrative, technical, and local requirement of governance. As a result, the […]
17. A prisoner filed a PIL complaining about brutal assault in jail. Is such PIL maintainable?
Facts of the Case A prisoner lodged in a government jail filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging that he was subjected to brutal physical […]