B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Administrative Law 2026 Jan (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Define administrative law and trace out the development of administrative law in India.
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2. Q2 Discuss the application of the doctrine of 'separation of powers' in India with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 Define delegated legislation. Explain the reasons for development of delegated legislation in India.
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4. Q4 'Audi Altrem Partem is an essential aspect of administrative adjudication' - Explain.
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5. Q5 Explain the grounds of judicial review of administrative discretion.
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6. Q6 Explain the circumstances when the writ of certiorari can be issued ?
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7. Q7 Explain the doctrine of promissory estoppel with the help of decided cases.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Conditional legislation.
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2. Q8 (b) Doctrine of proportionality.
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3. Q8 (c) Ombudsman in India.
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Answer any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) A magistrate imposed a penalty on the owner of a dog for treating the dog with cruelty on a complaint given by the society for prevention of cruelty to animals. The magistrate himself was a member of the society. Is his decision legal ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) A Commercial Tax Officer, while assessing the appellant to tax was of the opinion that the assessee was not liable to pay sales tax, but he imposed tax on the advice of the Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Tax. Is the imposition of tax valid ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) Mr. X a citizen, while walking on a public road received some injuries due to negligent leaving of a heap of gravel on the road. The road is maintained by public works department of the Government. He intends to file a suit against the govt. for claiming damages. Advise him.
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