B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Administrative Law 2025 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is administrative law ? Explain the objectives and sources of administrative law.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the position of the doctrine of separation of powers in India with reference to the collegium system in appointing Judges to the High Courts and the Supreme Court.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a short note on "Rule of Law".
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4. Q1 OR Distinguish between Constitutional law and Administrative law.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Critically examine the constitutionality of delegated legislation in India with reference to decided cases.
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2. Q2 OR Explain how the Parliament of India exercises control over delegated legislation.
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3. Q2 (b) Sub delegation legislation.
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4. Q2 OR The Central Government delegated power to the State Government to take loans from the Asian Development Bank for developing infrastructure. The State Government delegated this power to the city and Municipal Corporations of the State. The city corporation borrowed money from the ADB and imposed the self assessment scheme of collecting house tax within the corporation limits. A group of citizen challenged the delegation of power from the State Government to the city corporation. Decide.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain 'principles of natural justice' briefly, with the help of decided cases.
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2. Q3 OR Critically analyse the rule "Audi Alteran Partem".
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3. Q3 (b) An adjudication proceeding started without giving notice to the affected person. However, the affected person appears and submits representation before the adjudicator. Is this proceeding valid ?
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4. Q3 OR What is a "Reasoned decision" ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the scope of Judicial review of Administrative discretion in the light of Fundamental Rights.
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2. Q4 OR What is "Government contract" ? Discuss various liabilities of Government in Government contract with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q4 (b) The Government has announced that new Industrial Units in the state would be grated exemption from payment of tax for a period of three years. Acting on the above assurance 'X' established a factory on the assurance. Later the Government withdraws the said benefit. 'X' wants to approach the court. Advice him.
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4. Q4 OR The Government had issued a notification notifying areas where slum clearance scheme will be introduced. Subsequently the notification was amended and certain areas notified in the original scheme was left out. Decide its validity.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Critically examine the development of public corporations in India and the extent of their liability.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the efficacy of inquiry commissions and the impact of report of an inquiry commission.
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3. Q5 (b) Lokayukta in Karnataka.
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4. Q5 OR Parliamentary Committee.
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