Administrative Law · Semester 3

Administrative Law · January/February 2024

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Administrative Law · January/February 2024

January/February 2024 · Administrative Law · Semester 3

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (3 YDC) (Hons.) II Year III Semester Examination, January / February 2024
Subject: LAW
PAPER - III: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Code No.: E-18693 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Define administrative law.
2. Separation of powers.
3. Quasi legislative function.
4. Legislative Control of Delegated legislation.
5. Doctrine of legitimate expectation.
6. Wednesbury principle.
7. Lokayuktha.
8. Public corporations.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions.
9. Examine the evolution of public interest litigation in India.
10. Critically examine the theory of rule of law propounded by A.V. Dicey.
11. What are the key attributes of the theory of natural justice?
12. What is the extent of contractual liability ascribed to the government? Elucidate.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions.
13. Mrs. X was selected to the post of Senior Officer in the revenue department after undergoing a
written test and an interview. The interview was conducted by a panel of seven members and her
husband was a member of that committee. Comment on the selection procedure.
14. The state government owned and maintained a car designated for the official use of the District
Judge. However, an incident occurred where a pedestrian lost their life due to the rash and negligent
driving of the car. The car was driven by a driver. In this context, is the government obligated to pay
damages to the dependents? Discuss the liability in this situation.
15. 'X' was denied a transport license because the transport authority failed to consider crucial evidence
during the licensing process. Which specific writ is appropriate for 'X' to seek, and why? Provide the
grounds on which such a writ can be issued.
16. The answer sheets of a professional course's external examination in a specific subject were
assessed by a government teacher. Due to negligent evaluation, numerous students received

considerably lower marks in that particular subject. Even two consistently high -performing students,
who were usually the toppers, failed in the subject. Despite being confident in their performance, they
now seek a remedy. Is there any recourse available to these students?

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Define administrative law.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Separation of powers.
    2× in bank Topics: Separation of powers
    Year and frequency →
  3. Quasi legislative function.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Legislative Control of Delegated legislation.
    Topics: Delegated legislation: controls
    Year and frequency →
  5. Doctrine of legitimate expectation.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Wednesbury principle.
    Year and frequency →
  7. Lokayuktha.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  8. Public corporations.
    5× in bank Topics: Public corporations and liability
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Examine the evolution of public interest litigation in India.
    Topics: Public corporations and liability; Rule of law and Dicey’s thesis in India
    Year and frequency →
  2. Critically examine the theory of rule of law propounded by A.V. Dicey.
    Topics: Rule of law and Dicey’s thesis in India
    Year and frequency →
  3. What are the key attributes of the theory of natural justice?
    Year and frequency →
  4. What is the extent of contractual liability ascribed to the government? Elucidate.
    Topics: Public corporations and liability
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. Mrs. X was selected to the post of Senior Officer in the revenue department after undergoing a written test and an interview. The interview was conducted by a panel of seven members and her husband was a member of that committee. Comment on the selection procedure.
    Year and frequency →
  2. The state government owned and maintained a car designated for the official use of the District Judge. However, an incident occurred where a pedestrian lost their life due to the rash and negligent driving of the car. The car was driven by a driver. In this context, is the government obligated to pay damages to the dependents? Discuss the liability in this situation.
    Topics: Public corporations and liability
    Year and frequency →
  3. 'X' was denied a transport license because the transport authority failed to consider crucial evidence during the licensing process. Which specific writ is appropriate for 'X' to seek, and why? Provide the grounds on which such a writ can be issued.
    Topics: Grounds of review
    Year and frequency →
  4. The answer sheets of a professional course's external examination in a specific subject were assessed by a government teacher. Due to negligent evaluation, numerous students received considerably lower marks in that particular subject. Even two consistently high -performing students, who were usually the toppers, failed in the subject. Despite being confident in their performance, they now seek a remedy. Is there any recourse available to these students?
    Year and frequency →