Administrative Law
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University · LL.B. Semester 5
Unit I — INTRODUCTION
Meaning, Definition, Nature, Scope and significance of Administrative Law · Evolution and Development of Administrative Law · Reasons for Growth of Administrative Law · Basic Principles of Administrative Law: -Rule of Law and Theory of Separation of Powers · Difference between Administrative Law and Constitutional Law
Unit II — DELEGATED LEGISLATION
Meaning, Nature, Scope, Kinds and Growth of Delegated Legislation · Restraints on delegation of Legislative Power · Control Mechanisms of Delegated Legislation: - Parliamentary, Procedural and Judicial Control · Sub-Delegation — Legislative, Judicial
Unit III — PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE
Concept, Evolution and Importance of Principles of Natural Justice · Nemo Judex in Causa Sua (Rule against Bias) · Audi Alteram Partem (Rule of Fair Hearing) · Reasoned Decision (Speaking Orders) · Exceptions to Natural Justice · Effect of Non- Observance of the Principles of Natural Justice
Unit IV — ADMINISTRATIVE DISCRETION
Meaning of Discretion, Judicial Review of Conferment and Exercise of Discretionary Power · Judicial Review of Administrative Action, Grounds of Judicial Review · Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation · Doctrine of Public Accountability · Doctrine of Proportionality · Writ Jurisdiction: -Power of Judicial Review of Supreme Court and High Courts tr
Unit V — ACCOUNTABILITY OF GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS’ RIGHTS
Central Vigilance Commission · Tribunal System in India · Right to Information Act, 2005 · Ombudsman- Lokpal and Lokayukta · Regulatory Authorities · Whistleblower Protection Law