Aims and Objectives 

The study of Administrative Law involves examination of the legal rules and institutions through which governmental decision-making is authorised, effected, limited and reviewed. This course examines both the exercise of executive power by administrative agencies and officials, and the means by which administrative decisions can be supervised, controlled and challenged. Whilst judicial review of administrative action is at the heart of the course, extra-judicial mechanisms (including merits review and the ombudsmen) are also considered. Means of accessing information held by the administration are also evaluated.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Developed knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles of administrative law.

2. Advanced skills in analysis and critique of relevant primary and secondary legal materials.

3. Advanced capacity to apply legal reasoning and provide appropriate responses to hypothetical administrative law problems.

4. Critical appreciation of the circumstances in which administrative law may be relevant.

5. Critical understanding of lacunae and uncertainties in administrative law.

6. Advanced skills in written communication, in the context of administrative law.

Recomended Readings

1. Administrative Law – I.P. Massey – Eastern Book Company
2. Administrative Law – S.P. Sathe – Butterworths
3. .Principles of Administrative Law – Jain and Jain – Wadhawa Publication, Naapur
4. Administrative Law – H.W.R. Wade – Oxford Publications, London
5. Judicial Review of Administrative Action – De Smith – Sweet and Maxwell.
6.  Principles of Administrative Law – Griffith and Street

Class Timings: L.L.B 5 Years (2017-22), Self-Support

Wednesday (02:00 pm - 03:30 pm)

Friday (12:00 pm - 01:30 pm)

Contents

Contents of the course would be strictly followed as per the Course Outline provided by the Law College UoS.

Assessment Criteria

Sessional: 20 Marks

Mid-Term: 30 Marks (MCQs)

Final Exam: 50 Marks