B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Administrative Law 2011 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define "Administrative Law". Discuss the nature and scope of Administrative Law.
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2. Q1 OR "The dividing line between administrative power and Quasi-Judicial power is quite thin and is being gradually obliterated." Discuss.
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3. Q1 (b) Critically examine "Doctrine of separation of powers".
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4. Q1 OR Distinguish "Discretionary Power" from "Arbitrary Power".
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the Parliamentary control over delegated legislations in India.
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2. Q2 OR "Essential functions of the legislature cannot be delegated to the Executives". Discuss with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q2 (b) What are "Administrative Directions" ?
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4. Q2 OR Whether licencing Authorities have to act Judicially ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the concept of "Fair Hearing", with the help of decided cases.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the various exceptions to the principles of Natural Justice with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 (b) What is a "Speaking Order" ?
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4. Q3 OR University Cancels the degree of a student without giving him any opportunity to defend himself. Examine the validity of cancellation.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the scope of Writ of Mandamus for Judicial review of Administrative actions.
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2. Q4 OR What is "Government Contract" ? Discuss the various liabilities of Government in Government Contracts with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q4 (b) Define "Administrative Discretion" ?
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4. Q4 OR Whether "State" is bound by a statute ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Critically examine the various controls over public corporations in India.
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2. Q5 OR Explain how far Karnataka Lokayuktha helps to redress the citizen's grievances against mal-administration and corruption.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on "Central Vigilance Commission".
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on "State Human Rights Commission".
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