LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 3 Administrative Law Nov 2011 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Answer in short, not more than two sentences 20 Marks

1. (a) What is the meaning of 'Welfare State'?
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2. (b) What is the definition of Administrative Law given by Ivor Jenning?
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3. (c) State any two requisites of a Government contract.
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4. (d) State Dicey's three postulates of Rule of Law.
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5. (e) Define Delegated Legislation.
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6. (f) What is Pecuniary Bias?
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7. (g) What is quasi-judicial function?
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8. (h) What is the doctrine of ultra-vires?
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9. (i) State the different kinds of corporation.
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10. (j) What is the meaning of "Solus Populi Est Suprema Lex"?
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Q.2 Write short notes, any four 20 Marks

1. (a) Doctrine of separation of power.
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2. (b) Difference between English Administrative Law and Indian Administrative Law.
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3. (c) Droit Administratiff.
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4. (d) Functions of the Union Public Service Commission.
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5. (e) Administrative Tribunal.
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6. (f) "Delegetus Non Protest Delegare".
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Q.3 Solve, any two 12 Marks

1. (a) Mr. Ram an Engineer, working in Military Engineering Services was removed by an authority sabordinate to that by which he was appointed. Mr. Ram challenged his removal as violation of Article 311 of the constitution.
   • (a) Does the removal amount to violation of right under Article 311?
   • (b) What are the constitutional safeguards under Article 311?
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2. (b) In one case, the petitioner was appointed as an honorary Paediatrician in a District Hospital through selection board. His appointment was suspended because of an interim stay granted by the Lokayukta on a complaint filed before him by one of the candidates for the post. The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging the Lokayukta's action.
   • (a) Explain whether the Lokayukta has jurisdiction to review the appointment.
   • (b) State on what grounds a Lokayukta can take action under the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Uplokayukta's Act, 1971.
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3. (c) The Director of Public Instruction refused to include a book for the school syllabus written by Manjula. Manjula, filed for a writ to compel the Director of Public Instruction to include her book in the list of text-books approved for the schools.
   • (a) Explain whether a writ can be issued in this case.
   • (b) In the above case for which writ can the application be made?
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Q.4 Answer the following, any four 48 Marks

1. (a) Explain the principle of "Solus Populi Est Suprema Les" with reference to Right to information act.
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2. (b) "Delegated Legislation is a necessary evil." Explain.
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3. (c) Define Public Interest Litigation. Discuss the role of Indian Supreme Court as a protector of rights through PIL.
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4. (d) Discuss the characteristics of Administrative Tribunals.
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5. (e) Discuss the prerogative writs under Article 32 and Article 226 of the Indian Constitution.
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6. (f) Explain the tortious liability of the Government with relevant case laws.
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