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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Q1. Answer in one / two sentences – 2 markers.

1.What is Doctrine of Res-judicata?......2*
2.What is a writ? (OR// Any one of the writ can be asked)…..8*
3.Write any two reasons for establishment of Public corporation. ( OR-What is
Public Corporation)…..3*
4.What do you understand by Administrative Discretion?....3*
5.Give 2 landmark judgments relating to Natural Justice. ….2*
6.What is doctrine of of unjust enrichment?
7.Explain the term contractual liability of Government.
8.What is Henry VII clause?.....7*
9.What is pecuniary bias? (or official bias)(or what is bias?)…..5*
10.What is procedural ultra vires? (or substantive ultra vires)…..3*
11 .What is quasi judicial Function?.....3*
12. What is Sub-ordinate Legislation.?
13. State the functions of scrutinity Committee.
14. Define the Doctrine of Laissez faire…..2*
15. What is post decisional hearing?...... 4*
16. State 2 Functions of civil Servant. …..4*
17. What is conditional legislation?......4*
18 .What is speaking Order?.....8*
19. Define Administrative Law ( definition by Dicey/ K. C. Davis / Ivor
Jenning)…….10*
20. What is Green-light theory?......3*
21. Who is an Ombudsman?.....5*
22. Mention kinds of Public Corporations
23. What is Judicial Activism?
24. What is Droit Administratiff?......4*
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25. Mention two Salient features of RTI Act.
26. What is object behind enactment of RTI Act, 2005?.....2*
27. State any 4 reasons for growth of Administrative Law in last 6 decades.
28. Explain: Delegatus Non Potest Peccare.
29. What is meant by “Judicial Review of Administrative Action?
30. State any 2 Characteristics features of Administrative Tribunals…… 2*
31. What do you understand by Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation? …..4*
32. What is the meaning of ‘Welfare State’(or Police State )?.....2*
33. Prerogative writs can be issued by which court?
34.Give latin maxim for this state mint – “No man con be judge in his own case.”
(Or -explain – Nemo debet lesse judex propia causa )…..3*
35. What is Locus Standi?
36. What is Social Service Corporation?
37. State 2 Functions of Vigilance Commission.
38. What is the difference between a Police State and “Welfare State!
39. What is Judicial Review?.....4*
40. State two functions of Parliamentary Committees…..2*
41. What is sub-delegation?
42. State 2 functions of UPSC…….2*
43. What is difference between limitation & laches? (Or- delay & laches)…..3*
44. What is meaning of “Salus Populi Est Suprema Lex”?
45. Explain Doctrine of estoppel…… 2*
46. Explain: Doctrine of Rule of Law
47. What is Corporation…….3*
48. State the essentials of Government Contract……3*
49. Define irrelevant consideration…..3*
50. Explain dismissal in “limine”. ….2*
51. What is improper purpose?......2*
52. Explain injunction. (OR kinds of injunction).
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53. What is reasoned decision”?
54. What is ‘non-sovereign’ functions?.....2*
55 What is mediation? / What is conciliation?
56 What do you mean by public corporation accountability!
57. What is conditional legislation.
58. What do yo understand by the term Whistleblower?
59. Who can appoint Lokpal.
60. Write the importance of writ in execution of Admin. Duties.
61. What are various sources of Admin. Law?...... 2*

Q2. Short notes (6m each)

1. Doctrine Of Legitimate Expectation**
2. Reserve Bank of India *
3. Delegated Legislation
4. Public Interest Litigation
5. DR Bonham’s Case
6. Doctrine Of Public Accountability
7. A.K Kraipak Vs Union of India *****
8. The Habeus Corpus Case *
9. Public Corporation
10. Droit Administratiff ****
11. Conditional Legislation
12. Doctrine Of Proportionality ***
13. Right To Information **
14. Seperation Of Powers********
15. Committee On Public Undertaking
16. Kinds Of Bias**
17. Rule Of Law **
18. Doctrine Of Sovereign Immunity
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19. Doctrine Of Colourable Legislation
20. Main Features of The Corporations
21. Lok Pal *
22. Tortious Liability of The Government *
23. Ridge VS Baldwin***
24. Election
25. Accumulation
26. Fraudulent Transfer
27. Lis Pendens
28. Marshalling
29. Contribution
30. Judicial Review*
31. Tribunal
32. Parliamentary Control Over Delegated Legislations **
33. Administration Tribunals in India
34. Droit Administrative System in France*
35. Supremacy Of Powers
36. Nature And Classification of Civil Services in India*
37. Dicey’s Doctrine of Rule of Law
38. Ombudsman **
39. Kinds Of Public Corporations
40. Salient Features of Right To Information Act 2005
41. Sub-Delegations
42. Public Corporations
43. Res Judicata*
44. Effect of Failure of Natural Justice
45. Difference Between The Court And Tribunal*
46. Central Vigilance Commission*
47. Determination Of Lease
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48. Essentials Of Valid Easement
49. Doctrine Of Marshalling
50. Exchange Of Property
51. Parliamentary Or Government Control Over Public Corporations*
52. Red Light Theory Of Administrative Law
53. Salient Features Of Lokpal And Lokayukta Act 2013
54. Contractual Liability Of Government
55. Advantages Of Administrative Adjudication
56. Quo Warranto
57. Transparency And Right To Information

Q2. Answer the following (12 M each)

[the similar types of questions mentioned in the sub points]
1. Define Administrative Law? Discuss its scope and objectives with
reference to historical perspective and what are various reasons for growth.
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1.1. How is administrative law. How is it different from Constitutional
law?
1.2. Explain the classification of administrative functions in detail and
highlight the significance in administrative law.
1.3. Examine the reasons for growth of administrative law in the last few
decades.*

2. Explain the judicial control of administrative action.

3. What is delegated Legislation? Explain Judicial control over delegated

Legislation. ******
3.1. Discuss the different forms of delegation legislation. States ts
importance in welfare state? **
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3.2. Explain the conceptual and practical aspects of Delegated
Legislation. Why is it known as a necessary evil?
3.3. Explain in detail- delegation legislation.
3.4. Define delegated legislation and enumerate various methods of
parliamentary control over delegated legislation in India.
3.5. How is delegated legislation controlled.

4. Discuss the Dicey’s doctrine of Rule of Law with relevant case laws.*
4.1. Explain the ‘Rule of Law’ is respected under the Indian Constitution.
State the relevant case law. **
4.2. Explain Rule of law. How is the rule of law is respected under the
Indian constitution. State relevant case laws. *

5. Explain tortuous liability of Govt. of India. **

6. Define the corporation. Discuss the kinds of corporation. Discuss the

importance of corporation. **

7. Classify the Public Corporations and explain the control of Public

Corporation. ***
7.1. What are the various measures of control of public corporation.
7.2. What is a corporation? Discuss the characteristics of corporation.
Explain the classification of corporation.
7.3. Discuss the legal status and liabilities of public corporation.

8. Explain ‘Audi Alteram Partem Rule.’ Explain he maxim with relevant case
laws ****

9. Discuss the ‘Rule against Bias’ with relevant case laws.

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10. Define Public Interest Litigation and explain the concept with High Court
and Supreme Court judgments?*
10.1. Discuss the role of Supreme Court as a protector of rights through
PIL.

11. Discuss the Montesquieu’s theory of separation of powers. * *

12. Fully examine the doctrine of judicial separation.

13. Explain in detail the theory of separation of powers in the light of Indian
Legal System. **

14. Explain the importance of Ombudsman to protect citizens against abuse of

Discretionary Power. *

15. Explain the doctrine of Proportionality with reference to illustrative case

laws. *

16. Discuss the principle of natural justice and explained its component.
Explain its application to administrative cases. What are the exceptions to
this principle? Discuss with relevant judgment. ***********

17. What is a characteristic of administrative tribunal? Discuss the reasons of

growth India. *
17.1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tribunals. Discuss the
constitutionality of Article 323A and 323B of the Indian
Constitution. Substantiate your answer with judicial decisions.
17.2. Explain its role in a democratic country like India.
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17.3. Describe the difference between court and tribunal. *

18. Discuss the judicial remedies available under the administrative law. **

19. Define the term ‘Civil Services’. Discuss the functions, powers, and duties
of Union Public Service Commission.

20. Critically analyze the various grounds of judicial review of administrative

action.
20.1. Explain various grounds of judicial Review of Administrative
action.

21. Enumerate the 5 kinds of writ, briefly explain the essential aspects of any
2 of them.
21.1. How judiciary control the administrative action through writs.

22. Discuss in detail the theory of Legitimate Expectation.

23. Explain the following

23.1. Droit Administratiff
23.2. Vigilance Commission
23.3. Ombudsman
23.4. CBI
23.5. Right to know
23.6. Doctrine of Proportionality
23.7. Estoppel. *
23.8. Writ of Mandamus