LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 3 Administrative Law Nov 2025 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Answer the following in 2 to 3 sentences, any six 12 Marks

1. (1) Define Administrative Law as per Ivor Jennings.
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2. (2) State the difference between delay and laches.
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3. (3) Define Ombudsman.
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4. (4) What is a corporation?
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5. (5) What is meant by Droit Administratif?
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6. (6) What is the Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation?
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7. (7) State two functions of the Central Vigilance Commission.
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8. (8) What are the various sources of administrative law?
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Q.2 Write short notes on any two 12 Marks

1. (1) Sub-Delegation
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2. (2) Speaking Order
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3. (3) Separation of Powers
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4. (4) Reasons for the Growth of Administrative Law
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Q.3 Answer the situational problems, any two 12 Marks

1. (1) A group of four students was involved in serious misconduct against some girl students, creating unrest on the college campus. Despite several attempts, the disciplinary committee could not serve notices to them as they were absconding. The college authorities suspended all of them in their absence.
   • (a) Was any principle of law violated here? Explain.
   • (b) Is the suspension order against the students justified?
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2. (2) Dr. Mantha, a medical graduate of Cambridge University, was fined by the College of Physicians for practicing in London without obtaining a license from the College. The statute under which the College acted provided that the fines should be divided equally, half going to the King and half to the College.
   • (a) Explain the principle involved in this case.
   • (b) State and explain the different types of bias.
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3. (3) Mr. R.K. Verma, a contractor, constructed an office building for a government department at the request of a senior government officer. The possession of the building was taken, and it was used for official purposes, but no payment was made. Mr. Verma filed a case against the State Government.
   • (a) Does any liability of the Government arise in this situation? Substantiate your answer.
   • (b) Cite the applicable Constitutional and legal provisions.
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4. (4) Mr. Suresh, working as a senior clerk in the District Collector's Office, was dismissed from service on charges of corruption without being given any prior notice or opportunity to defend himself. He approached the High Court against this order.
   • (a) Is the dismissal of Mr. Suresh valid? Give reasons.
   • (b) On what grounds can Mr. Suresh file a petition in the High Court?
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Q.4 Answer the following, any three 39 Marks

1. (1) Discuss in detail Judicial Review of Administrative Discretion in India.
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2. (2) Explain the significance of Writs in Administrative Law and describe the various types of writs.
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3. (3) What is Delegated Legislation? Explain permissible and impermissible delegation.
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4. (4) Explain in detail Civil Services in India: Organization, powers and functions.
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5. (5) What are the advantages and disadvantages of Tribunals and explain the salient features of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021?
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