BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 7 Administrative Law 2024-25 ATKT 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Answer in two sentence, any six 12 Marks

1. (1) Define Administrative law.
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2. (2) Who is an Ombudsman.
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3. (3) What is Henry VIII clause
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4. (4) What is substantive ultra vires?
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5. (5) What do mean by speaking order?
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6. (6) State any two functions of civil service.
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7. (7) Explain the writ of prohibition.
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8. (8) What does mean by acting under dictation?
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9. (9) What are the three main organs of the state?
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10. (10) State any two requisites of a Government Contract.
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Q.2 Write short notes on the following, attempt any two 12 Marks

1. (1) Rule of Law
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2. (2) Separation of power
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3. (3) Central Vigilance Commission
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4. (4) Salient features of Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013
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Q.3 Answer the situational question, attempt any two 12 Marks

1. (1) Rules provided that person would not be granted school leaving certificate unless he had completed fifteen years of age. However, the Director was given power to grant exemption from this rule under certain circumstances in deserving cases. But the Director made an invariable rule that he will grant exemption only if the person has completed thirteen years of age.
   • (a) What is the meaning of Administrative discretion?
   • (b) Can the rule made by the Director be challenged? Give reason.
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2. (2) Mr. Somesh was appointed as senior officer in the government department though he was not educationally and experience-wise qualified for the post.
   • (a) Can anyone oppose such appointment? Explain.
   • (b) Explain the remedy available in these circumstances.
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3. (3) The Petitioner was Chief Secretary of State Government. He was transferred by the Chief Minister first to the post of Deputy Chairman, State Planning Commission and next to the post of officer on Special Duty. The transfer order was challenged as arbitrary and as one actuated by malafides.
   • (a) Is the order arbitrary and so hit by Article 14 of the Constitution guarantying equality before the law?
   • (b) Is the order a result of abuse of power on the part of the Chief Minister?
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4. (4) A jeep was owned and maintained by the State for the official use of the District Collector. While the driver was bringing the jeep back from the workshop, it knocked down a pedestrian by the rash and negligent driving, who died later on. His widow sued the driver and claimed for damages.
   • (a) Which liability is applicable in this case? Explain the liability.
   • (b) Will the principle of "King can do no wrong" be applicable in this case? Explain
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Q.4 Answer any two in detail 24 Marks

1. (1) Explain the importance of Principles of Natural Justice in Administrative law.
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2. (2) Define Public Corporation and discuss in detail the control of public corporation.
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3. (3) Explain the Judicial Control over delegated legislation.
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4. (4) Discuss the nature, scope and reasons of growth of Administrative law.
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