Syllabus 4th sem BBA LLB Calicut University Administrative Law

C.L.9 Administrative Law

1. Meaning - content and growth of administrative law in India - Rule of law and Constitution -Doctrine of separation of powers. The rule making,adjudicating and pure administrative functions. 
2. Delegated Legislation - concept, procedure and validity. Administrative decision making and principles of natural justice -Evolution and importance -–administrative discretion- doctrine of fairness. Judicial review of administrative action.
3. Statutory tribunals – enquiries- Lokpal and Lokayuktha.
4. Privileges and liabilities of the administration - Concept of governmental privilege - open Government and right to information -promissory estoppel.
5. Growth of local self government institutions -Government and Parliamentary control over them.

Suggested readings:

• H.W.R. Wade, Administrative Law.
• Jain and Jain, Principles of Administrative Law.
• I.P. Massay, Administrative Law.
• T.K. Thakwani, Lectures on Administrative Law.
• S.P. Sathe, Administrative Law.