Administrative Law

The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the basic principles of administrative law, its growth, and utility. This course will deal with the nature, scope and functions of Administrative Law, the nature and control of delegated legislative power, regulation of discretionary powers and general principles of administrative adjudication. This course will further deal with the role played by courts in the development of Administrative Law. The focus is on their role in protecting the rights of individuals against abuse of administration. In addition, adjudicatory powers of the administration and liability of administrative authorities are also studied in this course. This course aspires to educate students on comparative study of provisi

University of Mumbai · B.L.S. Semester 7 · 4 modules · 14 topics · 14 written.

Module 1 — Module 1

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Basic Constitutional Principles Rule of Law
1.3 Classification of Administrative Functions Tripartite functions of Administration

Module 2 — Module 2

2.1 Delegated Legislation
2.2 Safeguards and Controls on Delegated Legislation
2.3 Principles of Natural Justice Definition, Nature and Scope Rule against Bias Audi Alteram Partem Post Decisional Hearing Reasoned Decisions

Module 3 — Module 3

3.1 Administrative Tribunals Characteristics
3.2 Tribalization and threat to independence of judiciary — Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
3.3 Administrative Discretion & Judicial Control, Judicial Remedies against administrative Arbitrariness
3.4 Liability of Government for wrongs Tortious liability Sovereign and non-sovereign functions Contractual Liability

Module 4 — Module 4

4.1 Corporations and Public Undertakings Definition and Characteristics Classification of Public Corporation Liabilities of Public Corporation Control over Public Corporation
4.2 Informal methods of settlement of disputes and Grievance Redressal Procedures Conciliation and Mediation
4.3 Civil Services in India
4.4 Right to Information Act, 2005