0353

*0353* Third Semester LL.M. Examination, June/July 2012 LAW AND ADMINISTRATION (Constitutional Law Branch) (Specialization Paper – 5) Duration : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 80

Instructions : 1. Answer all questions. 2. Figures to the right indicate marks. Q. No. 1. (a) Conceptually analyse “Administration process”.

Marks : 10

OR What is delegated legislation ? What are the factors leading to the growth of delegated legislation ? (b) Write short note on : Administrative discretion.

Marks : 6

OR Separation of powers in India. Q. No. 2. (a) Examine the situations when right of hearing can be claimed.

Marks : 10

OR “The rule against bias strikes against those factors which may improperly influence a Judge in arriving at a decision in any particular case”. Comment. (b) Write short note on : Doctrine of ultravires.

Marks : 6

OR Fair hearing. Q. No. 3. (a) Describe the provisions under the constitution relating to contractual liability of the government.

Marks : 10

OR “The present day position with regard to tortious liability of state has undergone a sea change”. Discuss. P.T.O.

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0353 (b) Write short note on : Doctrine of pleasure.

Marks : 6

OR Estoppel and government contracts. Q. No. 4. (a) Explain the need and the important aspects of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Marks : 10

OR What is executive privilege ? Explain the state control on information. (b) Write short note on : Promissory estoppel in India.

Marks : 6

OR Official secrecy. Q. No. 5. (a) Examine the role played by Lokayukta of Karnataka against corruption and maladministration.

Marks : 10

OR Explain the role and functions of administrative tribunals. (b) Write short note on : Judicial enquiries.

Marks : 6

OR Commission of enquiry.

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