Administrative Law
SNDT Women's University · LL.B. Semester 4 · 4001
Unit I — Module I (1 credit): Evolution, Nature and Scope of Administrative Law
Nature, scope and development; from laissez-faire to welfare state; relationship with constitutional law · Regulatory agencies in the United States; Conseil d'Etat; tribunalization in America · Tribunals under Arts. 323-A and 323-B; rule of law; separation of powers; privatization; classification of functions
Unit II — Module II (1 credit): Legislative and Judicial Functions of Administration
Legislative functions: delegated legislation, sub-delegation · Judicial functions: nature of tribunals, procedure, appeal, rules of evidence · Principles of natural justice: rule against bias, audi alteram partem, speaking orders, right to counsel; institutional decisions
Unit III — Module III (1 credit): Administrative Discretion and Judicial Control
Administrative discretion: need, relationship with rule of law, grounds of judicial review, legitimate expectation · Judicial control: locus standi, laches, res judicata, extent of judicial review · Judicial remedies: statutory appeals, writs, declaratory judgments and injunctions, civil suits for compensation
Unit IV — Module IV (1 credit): Public Undertakings and Grievance Redressal
Corporations and public undertakings; state monopoly; liability; legislative and governmental control · Informal methods of settlement: conciliation and mediation, media and public participation, public inquiries, Ombudsman, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Vigilance Commission, parliamentary committees