B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Administrative Law 2015 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 " The study of Administrative law is not an end in itself but a means to an end". Examine. How does it differ from constitutional law.
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2. Q2 Examine the role of Administrative legislation in a progressive democratic society. What are the limits on delegation of legislative powers ?
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3. Q3 What is Administrative Adjudication ? Explain the problems of Administrative Adjudication in India.
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4. Q4 What is mandamus ? Discuss the grounds for the issue of mandamus with limitations.
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5. Q5 What are essentials of a government contract ? Explain the liability of government in contracts with decided cases.
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6. Q6 Discuss the concept of "Fair Hearing" with the help of decided cases. State the exceptions.
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7. Q7 Discuss the various controls over the working of Public Corporatons in India.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Administrative Discretion.
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2. Q8 (b) Central Vigilance Commission.
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3. Q8 (c) Lokayukta in Karnataka.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The Delhi Corporation Act, 1957 in Section 92 (1) provided that all persons drawing salary less than Rs. 6,000/- p.m. will be appointed by the General Manager of the Delhi Transport undertaking. S.95 further provided that no person can be dismissed by any authority subordinate to the appointing authority. The General Manager framed a rule under the Act and deligated his power to the Assistant General Manager. A driver drawing salary less than Rs. 6,000/- p.m. was dissmissed by the AGM. The aggrieved driver challenged the rule and action. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) Karan, the pititioner and an employee of the company of Government of India undertaking was dismissed from service. The order of dismissal was issued by the Managing Director of the Company, who was the deciding authority under the regulation framed by the company. Mr. Karana filed an appeal against the order of the deciding authority before the Board of Directors of the Company. The Managing Director Participated in the deliberations of the Board and the Board dismissed the appeal. Mr. Karan challenged the action of M.D and the Board. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) An army official didnot obey the lawful command of his superior officer by not accepting the food offered to him. The court martial proceedings were initiated and the sentence of rigorous imprisonment of one year was imposed. He was also dismissed from service with added disqualification that he would be unfit for future employment. The said order was challenged by him. Decide.
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