Paper III

Administrative Law — question papers

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January/February 2024 · 16 questions
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April/May 2023 · 14 questions
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April/May 2022 · 16 questions
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September 2021 · 16 questions
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January 2020 · 16 questions
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May/June 2016 · 16 questions
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December 2015 · 16 questions
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January/February (5-YDC) 2015 · 15 questions
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January/February 2014 · 16 questions
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January/February (5-YDC) 2014 · 16 questions
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Questions by frequency and marks

Same question across years counts once; frequency is how many papers it appears in.

Marks Question Years Frequency
6 Public corporations. 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2014 5×
6 Droit Administratiff. 2016, 2015, 2014 3×
6 Lok Ayukta. 2024, 2015, 2014 3×
6 Quasi Legislative Functions. 2024, 2021, 2015 3×
6 Rule of Promissory Estoppel. 2020, 2016, 2014 3×
15 Explain the reasons for the growth of administrative law. 2022, 2015 3×
6 Define administrative law. 2024, 2022 2×
6 Commissions of inquiry. 2020, 2016 2×
6 Conditional legislation. 2023, 2016 2×
6 Doctrine of legitimate expectation. 2024, 2015 2×
6 Henry VIII clause. 2023, 2014 2×
6 Lokpal. 2022, 2015 2×
6 Pecuniary bias. 2022, 2020 2×
6 Quasi-judicial Functions. 2022, 2014 2×
6 Rule of Law. 2020, 2015 2×
6 Separation of Powers. 2024, 2014 2×
6 Writ of Certiorari. 2015, 2014 2×
10 A government teacher evaluated an answer sheet negligently, as a result of which a candidate failed even though he had written the examination very well. Can such teacher or the government be made liable for such negligence? Give reasons for your answer. 2020, 2016 2×
15 Explain the classification of administrative action. 2022, 2016 2×
15 Enumerate the salient features of the Principle of Natural Justice. 2022, 2020 2×
15 Critically examine the principle of Rule of Law as propounded by A.V. Dicey. 2022, 2016 2×
6 Administrative Discretion. 2015 1×
6 Administrative Tribunals. 2015 1×
6 Audi Alteram Partem. 2015 1×
6 Checks and balance theory. 2015 1×
6 Conseil d'Etat. 2023 1×
6 Constitutional Remedies. 2023 1×
6 Doctrine of Resjudicata. 2021 1×
6 Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity. 2014 1×
6 Domestic Tribunals. 2014 1×
6 Essentials of Hearing Process. 2021 1×
6 Excessive Delegation. 2014 1×
6 Injunction. 2021 1×
6 Judicial control of delegated Legislation. 2022 1×
6 Legislative Control of Delegated legislation. 2024 1×
6 Locus standi. 2020 1×
6 Means of Administrative Law. 2015 1×
6 Natural Justice. 2015 1×
6 New Deposition. 2021 1×
6 Ombudsman. 2021 1×
6 Personal bias. 2016 1×
6 PIL. 2014 1×
6 Police state. 2016 1×
6 Post-Decisional Hearing. 2014 1×
6 Principles of Natural Justice. 6.Administrative Discretion. 2023 1×
6 Procedural 'Ultra Vires'. 2020 1×
6 Quasi Judicial. 2015 1×
6 Reasoned Decisions. 2014 1×
6 Right to Information. 2021 1×
6 Right to know. 2015 1×
6 Rule against arbitrariness. 2015 1×
6 Rule of Locus standi. 2022 1×
6 Sources of Administrative Law. 2023 1×
6 Sovereign Functions. 2021 1×
6 Theory of checks and balances. 2016 1×
6 Theory of Separation of powers. 2022 1×
6 Wednesbury principle. 2024 1×
6 Welfare State. 2014 1×
6 Writ of mandamus. 2016 1×
6 Writ of Prohibition. 2014 1×
6 Writ of quo warranto. 2020 1×
10 An action was taken by college authorities against 'A', a student. He approached the court for redressal through a Writ. Discuss. 2021 1×
10 Air India regulations conferred power on its Managing Director to extend the tenure of an air hostess beyond 35 years at his option. Th regulations have not specified the standards as to the exercise of the discretionary powers. Are the regulations valid? 2023 1×
10 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? 2024 1×
10 'A', an applicant for the post of professor of law, was also a member of the selection committee. Finally 'B', another applicant for the same post, was selected and 'A' was not selected. He wants to challenge the selection process. Advise him. 2022 1×
10 X, Y and Z are appointed as judges of the High Court. An advocate files a petition before the High Court challenging their appointments. Discuss whether an advocate has locus standi to challenge the appointment of judges. 2021 1×
10 A cab driver's license was revoked on the ground of alleged misconduct without giving him a reasonable opportunity to rebut the allegations made against him. Is there any violation of principles of natural justice in this case? Examine. 2021 1×
10 The central Government was empowered to make rules for detention of any person by an authority not below the rank of a District Magistrate. The order if the detention was passed by Additional District Magistrate. Decide the validity. 2020 1×
10 'X' a citizen files a writ for enforcement of law designed to eradicate social evil. State contends that X has no 'locus standi'. Decide. 2023 1×
10 A constable was assaulted by a DSP. The government appointed the same DSP as the Inquiry officer. Is such decision valid? Decide with reasons. 2014 1×
10 A court has exceeded its jurisdiction and decided the matter and has given a decree. What kind of remedy can be sought? The code number for this paper was not clearly visible in the source photo. 2022 1×
10 A delinquent soldier had been dismissed for remaining absent without taking leave. Decide whether the punishment is justified. 2015 1×
10 '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. 2024 1×
10 A Department of the Central Government framed certain rules under a law. However such rules were not published for information of concerned citizens. Are such rules legally enforceable? Explain with reasons. 2016 1×
10 A driver's licence was revoked by the police authority on the ground of misconduct, without giving him a reasonable opportunity to rebut the allegations made against him. The cab driver filed a petition. Can he succeed? 2022 1×
10 An excise authority gives contract to a non -participant in an auction conducted by it by denying the contract to the highest hidden at the auction. The excise authority contends that it has the inherent power to do so. Examine the validity of such power. 2023 1×
10 A Government Department confiscated certain perishable goods of a private citizen on the ground that they were black marketed. They were not sold off during the investigation, which revealed that there was no black marketing. In the meantime the goods perished. Can the private citizen sue the government for damages? 2014 1×
10 A government had framed rules under the statute prescribing a fee in the nature of capitation fee. However the statute had prohibited capitation fee. Is the government decision valid? Decide. 14.A was a director in the special planning authority. The authority allotted the plots to three associations comprising family members or relatives of A. Decide. 2015 1×
10 The Government has granted a mining lease in favour of a politically influential person on a pick and choose basis. A public spirited citizen wants to file a petition challenging the government action. Can he do so? What type of relief can he seek? 2022 1×
10 The Government impounded the passport of a person without hearing. Decide. 2015 1×
10 Lecturers were appointed by law college by the concerned university. Those lecturers failed to deliver lectures in the classroom to the satisfaction of students. Aggrieved by it, a student files a writ petition challenging those appointments. Is it maintainable? 2014 1×
10 The license of a trader was cancelled by licensing authority. The trader applied for a copy of the order but was not supplied to him., An appeal to the State Government was also rejected without communication and reason to him the trader intends to go to the court. Will he succeed? Discuss. 2020 1×
10 Mr. X was a candidate for promotion and he was also a member in selection board. He did not sit on the board when his name was considered. But he was present in the board when other applications were considered. Finally, Mr. X was selected for promotion. An unsuccessful candidate files a writ petition challenging the selection. Can he succeed? Decide with reasons. 2014 1×
10 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. 2024 1×
10 Municipal authorities in an urban area did not clear the garbage for more than one month, causing thereby a lot of nuisance and health related problems to the inhabitants. Explain the proper writ that could be issued by the High Court to compel the authorities to do their duty. The code number for this paper was not clearly visible in the source photo. 2016 1×
10 An order for expulsion from college was passed against the boy students based on the statements of girl students with out conducting any enquiry. Decide. 2015 1×
10 A pedestrian was knocked down by a jeep belonging to the Government. His widow sued the state for damages. Decide. 2015 1×
10 A Police Constable was dismissed from service without giving him any opportunity to defend the charges against him. Is such dismissal valid? Explain with reasons. 2016 1×
10 A police inspector seized gold from suspect , and it was kept in police custody. Later it was found that the suspect did not commit any offence and he was discharged. BY that time, the gold kept in police custody was stolen by unknown person. What is the remedy available to the affected party? Discuss. 2014 1×
10 A practising advocate challenged the constitutionality of a provision of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 which made the decisions of the tribunals immune from the High Court's jurisdiction. Decide with the help of the law laid down by the Supreme Court on the point. 2014 1×
10 A prisoner in Tihar jail filed a PIL complaining about the brutal attack and assault by head warden on a fellow prisoner. Is such PIL maintainable? Decide with reason. 2014 1×
10 Rajesh's wife lost her life because of the negligence of the employees of the state public works department. Rajesh's plea to seek justice outside the court tell on deaf ears advice Rajesh. 2023 1×
10 Ram was debarred after an enquiry from appearing for a University exam, on the ground of 'unfair means'. Ram was not given an opportunity to defend. Ram wants to challenge this. Advise Ram. 2021 1×
10 A regulations was framed by public corporation providing termination of service of a woman employee on her first pregnancy. Is it valid? 2015 1×
10 The relevant rule provided automatic termination of service on ground of absence of employee for a certain period. A remained absent for more 2 years. He was terminated from the service without giving an opportunity of hearing before the action. A challenged the order. Discuss and decide. 2020 1×
10 Selection of a person for appointment is an administrative, discretionary function. Whether such selection can be challenged on the ground that persons not selected were not heard? Comment. 2015 1×
10 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. 2024 1×
10 An under -trail prisoner was kept in sub -jail. He was killed by opponents by hurling bombs from outside. Is the stat liable for it? Decide with reasons. 2014 1×
15 What is Administrative Discretion? Explain the need for and methods of its control. 2014 1×
15 Define administrative law and discuss its nature and scope. 2021 1×
15 Define Administrative Law. Explain the relationship between Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. 2016 1×
15 Explain the concept of 'Separation of Powers', and distinguish it from that of 'checks and Balances'. 2014 1×
15 Examine the concept of state liability with the help of decided cases. 2015 1×
15 Discuss the contractual liability of the government in the light of decided cases. 2014 1×
15 Discuss the control mechanism of delegated legislation. 2015 1×
15 Explain the control of public corporations with specific reference to 'Lokpal' and 'Lok Ayukta' of states. 2021 1×
15 Describe in detail the classification of Administrative functions. 2014 1×
15 Critically analyze Dicey's concept of Rule of Law. 2014 1×
15 Evaluate the position of government's liability for contracts. What are the constitutional restrictions on such contracts? 2023 1×
15 Examine the evolution of public interest litigation in India. 2024 1×
15 What is the extent of contractual liability ascribed to the government? Elucidate. 2024 1×
15 Give an account of Judicial Activism and Public Interest Litigation? 2023 1×
15 Discuss with the help of decided cases the doctorine of ultravires as applied by the courts to control delegated legislation. 2014 1×
15 Highlight the role of Administrative Tribunals as adjudicating authorities and comment on powers of the High Court in relation to the Tribunals. 2021 1×
15 Explain the Judicial and legislative control of delegated legislation. 2015 1×
15 What are the key attributes of the theory of natural justice? 2024 1×
15 A man should not be a judge in his own cause - Discuss. 2023 1×
15 Discuss the principle 'Audi Alteram Partem' in the light of decided cases. 2021 1×
15 Discuss the reasons for growth of Administrative Law after the 21st Century. 2020 1×
15 Examine the reasons for the growth and classification of Administrative Law in India, UK and USA. 2020 1×
15 Explain the reasons for the growth and classification of Delegated Legislation. 2020 1×
15 Explain the review of administrative discretion. 2015 1×
15 Explain the rule against bias as different kinds of bias. 2014 1×
15 Write a detailed note on the Rule of Fair Hearing. 2016 1×
15 Explain the rule of fair hearing with the help of decided cases. 2014 1×
15 Critically examine the theory of rule of law propounded by A.V. Dicey. 2024 1×
15 Write the interpretation of Dicey's concept of rule of law. 2015 1×
15 Write the remedies available against the state. 2015 1×