Administrative Law Questions and Answers Part-3

1. Which of the following is not a control on delegated legislation
a) Judicial
b) Legislative
c) Doctrine of ultra vires
d) Doctrine of lifting of veil

  Discussion

Answer: d

2. Which of the following is not the ground of procedural ultra vires
a) Non Publication of rules
b) No consultation
c) Sub delegation
d) None of the above

  Discussion

Answer: c

3. Which of the following is NOT the ground for substantive ultra vires?
a) Where parent Act is unconstitutional
b) Where parent act delegates essential legislative functions
c) Where delegated legislation is arbitrary
d) where mandatory consultation process is not complied with

  Discussion

Answer: d

4. Principles of natural justice are NOT applicable against which of the following actions ?
a) Administrative actions
b) Rule making action
c) Quasi judicial actions
d) Judicial process

  Discussion

Answer: b

5. 'Principles of natural justice are applicable even when the statute is silent …….they do not supplant law of the land but supplement it'. this was held in which case?
a) A K Kraipak v Union of India
b) M C Mehta v Union of India
c) A K Gopalan v Union of India
d) None of the above

  Discussion

Answer: a

6. Which of the following is NOT a type of bias
a) Pecuniary bias
b) Personal bias
c) Judicial obstinacy
d) None of the above

  Discussion

Answer: d

7. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the doctrine of Audi alteram partem?
a) Right of notice
b) Oral hearing
c) Reasoned decision
d) Both A and B

  Discussion

Answer: b

8. When personal hearing is given by one officer and order is passed by another officer, which of the following principle/s of natural justice is/are violated
a) Rule against bias
b) Right to hearing
c) Reasoned decision
d) all of the above

  Discussion

Answer: b

9. The Administrative tribunal have been recognised under which of the following articles of the constitution
a) Art 136 and Art 227
b) Art 323 A and 323 B
c) all of the above
d) Art 32

  Discussion

Answer: c

10. Which of the following statements is true?
a) All Courts are tribunals but all tribunals are not Courts
b) Tribunals are not bound by the decisions of Supreme Court
c) A tribunal is established by government
d) Tribunals are not bound by principles of natural justice

  Discussion

Answer: a