LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 7 Administrative Law Apr 2024 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Answer in two or three sentences, any six 12 Marks

1. (a) What is Henry VIII clause?
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2. (b) What do you understand by the term Speaking Orders?
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3. (c) Explain Conditional Delegation.
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4. (d) Write two grounds for Judicial Review.
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5. (e) What do you understand by the term Whistleblower?
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6. (f) Write the importance of writs in execution of Administrative duties.
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7. (g) What is Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation?
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8. (h) Who can be appointed as Lokpal?
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Q.2 Write Short note, any two 12 Marks

1. (a) Sources of Administrative Law
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2. (b) Control over delegated legislation
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3. (c) Tortious Liability of the Government
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4. (d) Central Vigilance Commission
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Q.3 Solve any two of the following 12 Marks

1. (A) Joseph was a candidate for selection to the Indian Foreign Service and also a member of the selection board. Joseph did not sit on the Board when his own name was considered. Name of Joseph was recommended by the Board and he was selected by the Public Service Commission. The candidates who were not selected filed a writ petition for quashing the selection of Joseph.
   • (a) Which principle is violated in the above situation?
   • (b) Give relevant case laws in relation to the above facts.
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2. (B) Mr. Rakesh had complained against the department of transport on the grounds of discrimination by the senior officers. As per the Act, the Minister was supposed to give a hearing and decide the matter. Due to the busy schedule of the Minister he asked his Secretary to ask both the parties to appear and hear the matter. The Secretary heard both the parties and made notes and submitted to the Minister. The Minister decided the matter based on the notes prepared by his Secretary. Mr Rakesh filed a petition against the order of the Minister citing the reason that the matter was not heard directly by the Minister.
   • (a) Can the Minister delegate the power of hearing the matter to his Secretary? Justify.
   • (b) Which principle of delegation of power is violated in the above case? Explain.
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3. (C) Mr. Manek was appointed as a Junior Engineer in electricity department. One member of same department Mr. Roshan filed a complaint against Mr. Manek for misuse of the position and asking for bribe from a person who had defaulted in paying the electricity bill. Mr Manek was dismissed by the chief engineer of the department. Mr Manek files an RTI to know about the reasons of his dismissal.
   • (a) Who can file an RTI?
   • (b) Can Mr Manek file an RTI in the above case? Explain how the action of Mr Manek will help him.
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4. (D) Dr Bonie was charged with fine by the college of physicians in the city of Lenken for practicing without their permission. The fine so collected was to be shared with the crown on equal basis.
   • (a) On what grounds the action of the college of physicians can be challenged?
   • (b) Which principle of natural justice is violated in the above case?
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Q.4 Attempt any three 39 Marks

1. (a) Tribunals in India and Reasons for the Growth.
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2. (b) Explain the principle of Natural Justice. State the importance of natural justice in administrative law.
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3. (c) Define Administrative law. Discuss the reasons for the growth of Administrative law in India.
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4. (d) What do you understand by Corporation? Explain the importance of Corporations in nation-building.
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5. (e) What do you understand by the term rule of law? Explain with the help of landmark judgments.
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