ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
(Administrative Law — Syllabus)UNIT I — Introduction
- Meaning, Nature & Scope of Administrative Law
- Evolution & Development: India, UK, USA, France
- Relationship with Constitutional Law
- Basic Doctrines
- Rule of Law
- Separation of Powers
- Administrative Action: Definition & classification
UNIT II — Principles of Natural Justice
- Concept & significance
- Rule against bias (Nemo judex in causa sua)
- Rule of fair hearing (Audi alteram partem)
- Exceptions to natural justice
- Application in the Indian context
UNIT III — Delegated Legislation
- Meaning & necessity
- Growth of delegated legislation
- Types of delegated legislation
- Controls on Delegated Legislation:
- Judicial control
- Parliamentary/Legislative control
- Procedural safeguards
- Sub-delegation issues
UNIT IV — Administrative Adjudication & Discretion
- Need for administrative adjudication
- Administrative tribunals — nature, constitution & role
- Problems of administrative decision-making
- Administrative discretion: scope, limits & control
- Accountability mechanisms
UNIT V — Judicial Review
- Concept & scope of judicial review
- Grounds for judicial review:
- Illegality
- Irrationality/Wednesbury unreasonableness
- Procedural impropriety
- Remedies:
- Certiorari
- Prohibition
- Mandamus
- Quo warranto
- Habeas corpus
- Standard of review & emerging trends
UNIT VI — Liability of Administration & Other Controls
- Liability of the State / Public Authorities
- Governmental privilege & immunity issues
- Ombudsman / Lokpal & Lokayukta
- Right to Information & transparency measures
- Estoppel & Legitimate expectation
- Parliamentary & executive controls over administration