UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Judicial Review of Administrative Action

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UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Judicial Review of Administrative Action

“Distinction between quasi-judicial and administrative functions is no longer the exclusive criterion for deciding whether or not the rule of natural justice apply.” Critically examine the above statement. (94/I/1a/20)
“A quasi-judicial authority cannot make any decision adverse to any party without giving him an effective opportunity of meeting any relevant allegations against him.” Examine. (95/I/1b/20)
The Transport Commissioner is the Director, ex-officio of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) which is responsible for the operation and management of the transport undertakings of the Corporation. The Transport Commissioner is simultaneously Chairman of the KSRTC Authority which has power to grant/ refuse stage carriage permits. In this case, private bus operators had applied for renewal of their stage carriage permits in respect of various routes. At the same time, KSRTC also applied for fresh stage
carriage permits in respect of the same routes.Examine with reference to the relevant provisions of the Administrative Law, whether the Commission can be restrained from exercising his power. Give reasons for your answer. (00/I/4a/30)
‘Judicial review is one of the basic features of the Constitution.’ Do you agree with the view? Cite relevant case laws. (08/I/2b/30)
“By evolving the concept of jurisdictional facts, the Courts have broadened the power of judicial review of administrative action.” Discuss this statement and compare the extent of judicial review of administrative action over jurisdiclional facts and ordinary facts. (09/I/2a/30)
Right to life has been extended to a clean human environment by the Courts in India. Discuss the development of law in this regard. (11/I/2c/20)