Administrative Law

Unit I

Nature, Scope, Definition of Administrative Law. · Rule of Law · Separation of Power · Constitutional Law and Administrative Law · Administrative Action: meaning and classification

• Introduction
• Basic Constitutional Principles Rule of Law
• Classification of Administrative Functions Tripartite functions of Administration

Unit II

Delegated Legislations – Types, Control and reasons of its growth. · Natural Justice – Concept, Rule against Bias, Rule of fair hearing and Reasoned Decisions, Exceptions.

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

Unit III

Judicial Control of Administrative Actions – Writs, Special Leave to Appeal, Statutory Control and Equitable Remedies; Judicial Review, Curative Petition and P.I.L. · Administrative Tribunals

• Administrative Tribunals Characteristics
• Tribalization and threat to independence of judiciary — Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
• Administrative Discretion & Judicial Control, Judicial Remedies against administrative Arbitrariness
• Article 32- Right to Constitutional Remedies and Public Interest Litigation

Unit IV

Ombudsman – Concept, Lokpal and Lokayuktas, The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 – Constitution, Powers and Function Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (sec 1-5, 7-16,22-23, 25, 27 - 28)