Administrative Law Questions and Answers Part-2

1. Which of the following is not held to be a quasi-judicial function
a) Determination of citizenship
b) Disciplinary proceedings against students
c) Determination of disqualification of members of parliament
d) An order of preventive detention

  Discussion

Answer: d

2. The delegated legislation means ……………. Which of the following is false?
a) the exercise by subordinate agency of legislative power delegated to it
b) The subsidiary rules made by the subordinate authorities in persons of the power conferred
c) The power of Central Government to make rules and regulations authorised by the parent act
d) The amendment made to the Act to suit the changing conditions

  Discussion

Answer: d

3. 'Delegatus non protest delgare' means
a) The delegate not protest against the authority
b) The delegate does not have potential for making laws
c) The delegate cannot further delegate
d) The delegate can further delegate

  Discussion

Answer: c

4. The principle that by exercising the power of modification the delegate cannot change the legislative policy was developed in the case of
a) R v Burah
b) Delhi Laws Act 1912, Re AIR 1951 SC
c) Ram jawaya Kapur v State of Punjab 1955 SC
d) None of the above

  Discussion

Answer: b

5. Which of the functions may not be delegated
a) Essential legislative functions
b) Inclusion and exclusion
c) Application of existing laws
d) Commencement

  Discussion

Answer: a

6. Which of the following functions are permissible delegations
a) Future Acts
b) Imposition of tax
c) Supplying of details
d) Ouster of jurisdiction of Court

  Discussion

Answer: c

7. Which of the following is correct definition of ‘Audi alteram partem’?
a) Listening to the appeal
b) Right of fair hearing
c) Right to know reasons of decision
d) All of the above

  Discussion

Answer: b

8. Which of the following is/are the requisite conditions for a contract made in the exercise of executive power of the centre?
a) The contract must be expressed to be made by the president
b) The contract is to be executed in such manner and by such person as the President may direct
c) The contract must be entered on behalf of the President
d) All of the above

  Discussion

Answer: d

9. Which of the following is true when a government contract which does not conform to the provisions of Art 299 of the Constitution?
a) the contract is not enforceable in Court against the parties
b) the contract is voidable at the option of both the parties
c) the contract is void
d) none of the above

  Discussion

Answer: a

10. Which of the following is write definition of the phrase Nemo judex in causa sua
a) no man is capable of rendering judgement on himself
b) no man shall be a judge in his own cause
c) no man can punish himself
d) proper justice can be done if the judge is related to the party

  Discussion

Answer: b