B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Administrative Law 2016 Dec (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss the definitions, nature and scope of administrative law.
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2. Q2 State the reasons for the growth of delegated legislation in India. Explain the procedural control over delegated legislation.
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3. Q3 Explain the concept of rule against bias with decided cases.
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4. Q4 Explain the scope of the writ of certiorari and prohibition in controlling administrative actions.
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5. Q5 Explain the various grounds for exercising judicial review of administrative discretion in India with decided cases.
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6. Q6 'The vicarious liability of the state for the torts committed by its servants is governed by three principles'. Explain with decided cases.
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7. Q7 Critically examine the development of public corporations in India and the extent of their liability.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Doctrine of separation of powers in India.
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2. Q8 (b) Institutional Bias.
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3. Q8 (c) Right to Information Act, 2005.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Venkat Gupta, a government servant, was compulsorily retired from government service under the service rules. According to one of the those service rules a government servant may be compulsorily retired without giving any reasons by giving three months notice. The respondent Venkat Gupta was not given any opportunity to show cause against his compulsory retirement. He challenged the validity of the government action. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) An Act of Karnataka state was devised to control the transport of goods and passengers by ferries and authorized the Commissioner to make rules for the safety of the passengers and property. But actually the Commissioner forbade the establishment of private ferries within a distance of two miles from another ferry. Decide as to whether the rule is valid. Give reasons.
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3. Q9 (c) A, a Senior Officer in the department expressed the appreciation for the work of his Junior Officer in his confidential report. He was also a member of the departmental Promotion Committee to consider such Junior Officer along with others for promotion. The committee recommended this Junior Officer for promotion. N, challenged the promotion. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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