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)
