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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; […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
16. The Government granted mining lease on pick-and-choose basis to a politically influential person. Can a public-spirited citizen challenge it?
Facts of the Case The Government granted a mining lease to a person who was politically influential. The grant was made on a pick-and-choose basis, […]
15.Write a detailed note on the Rule of Fair Hearing
In a modern welfare State, administrative authorities exercise vast discretionary powers affecting the rights, liberties, and livelihood of individuals. Decisions related to employment, licensing, taxation, […]
21. A tribunal of limited jurisdiction passed an order by erroneous interpretation of statute. Which writ can be issued?
1. Facts of the Case A statutory tribunal constituted under a specific Act was empowered to decide disputes strictly within the limits prescribed by that […]