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Introduction

• Introduction to Administrative Law
• Sources of Administrative Law
• Growth of Administrative Law
• Administrative Law and the Constitution

Basic Concepts of Administrative Law

Rule of Law

• The Doctrine of Rule of Law

Separation of Power

• Doctrine of Separation of Powers
• Doctrine of Separation of Powers in the UK and US
• Doctrine of Separation of Power in India

Delegated Legislation

• Introduction to Delegated Legislation
• Growth of Delegated Legislation
• Parliamentary Control of Delegated Legislation
• Judicial Control of Delegated Legislation: Substantive Ultra Vires acts
• Judicial Control of Delegated Legislation: Procedural Ultra Vires
• Judicial Review of Administrative Action
• Grounds of Judicial Review: Failure to Exercise Discretion

Writs

• Writ of Habeas Corpus
• Writ of Mandamus
• Writ of Certiorari
• Writ of Prohibition
• Writ of Quo-Warranto

Rules of Natural Justice

• Introduction to Principles of Natural Justice
• First Principle of Natural Justice: Nemo debet esse judex in propria causa
• Personal Bias
• Pecuniary Bias and Subject Matter Bias
• Second Principle of Natural Justice: Audi Alterem Partem
• Third Principle of Natural Justice: Speaking Order
• Exceptions to the Principle of Natural Justice

Civil Services

• Historical background of Civil Services in India
• Indian Civil Services
• Classification of Indian Civil Services
• Indian Administrative Services
• Union Public Service Commission

Ombudsman

• Introduction to Ombudsman
• Lokpal and Lokayukta
• Central Vigilance Commission
• Central Beuro of Investigation (CBI)

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