Dept. of Law

The course typically covers a range of topics related to administrative law, including:

1. Introduction to Administrative Law: An overview of the nature, scope, and historical development of administrative law, including its relationship with constitutional law and other branches of law.

2. Principles of Administrative Law: The fundamental principles underlying administrative law, such as the rule of law, natural justice, fairness, reasonableness, proportionality, and the separation of powers.

3. Administrative Decision-Making: The legal framework governing administrative decision-making processes, including the role of administrative agencies, the exercise of discretionary powers, and the duty to provide reasons for decisions.

4. Judicial Review: The concept of judicial review and its significance in administrative law. This involves studying the grounds on which administrative decisions can be challenged in courts, the procedures for seeking judicial review, and the remedies available.

5. Administrative Tribunals: The role and functions of administrative tribunals, including their jurisdiction, powers, procedures, and the principles of natural justice applicable to tribunal hearings.

6. Administrative Law and Human Rights: The interaction between administrative law and human rights, including the protection of individual rights in administrative proceedings and the compatibility of administrative actions with constitutional rights.

7. Ombudsman and Administrative Redress: The role of ombudsman institutions in addressing grievances and complaints against administrative bodies, as well as the mechanisms for seeking administrative redress.

8. Administrative Law and Public Policy: The influence of administrative law on the formulation and implementation of public policies, including the role of administrative agencies in policy-making and the legal control of administrative discretion.

9. Administrative Law in Practice: Practical aspects of administrative law, such as drafting legal documents, preparing submissions, and conducting administrative law litigation.