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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is "Rule of Law" and discuss its position in India.
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2. Q2 Discuss the position of 'Separation of Power' in the context of collegium recommending (appointing) Judges to apex Judiciary.
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3. Q3 Explain the nature and effect of administrative directions with the help of decided cases.
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4. Q4 Explain the reasons for the growth of delegated legislation and procedural control over delegated legislation.
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5. Q5 What is meant by 'discretionary power' ? Distinguish discretionary power from arbitrary exercise of power in administration.
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6. Q6 Whether exhaustion of alternative administrative remedies is a must forJudicial review of abuse of administrative power ? Discuss.
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7. Q7 Explain the Government liability for breach of contracts with the help of decided cases.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Writ of 'Quo- Warranto'.
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2. Q8 (b) Control over public undertakings.
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3. Q8 (c) Public interest litigation.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) District Sessions Courts in Karnataka being specified as Human Rights Courts. They have been empowered to order an investigation in to the offence or may proceed to conduct its own inquiry into the complaint received. The Human rights court may also request the competent authority for grant of Sanction for the prosecution of the accused public servant. Verify these rules as to their compliance with principles of natural Justice.
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2. Q9 (b) Mr. Chandru an employee of a Central Govt. M.D. dismissed him from company. 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. Chandru challenged the action of M.D. and the Board. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) BDA has statutory powers to demolish any building it was constructed without prior permission. In a demolition operation many unauthorised buildings were demolished. The victims who have lost their property claim compensation as BDA itself has formed more than 15 layouts by encroaching lake areas and not acquiring or converting the said land. Advise the Government.
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