Administrative Law syllabus

Administrative Law

• 1 Introduction to Administrative Law (10 LHs)

  • Concept and sources of administrative Law
  • Principles of administrative law
  • Constitutional aspects of administrative law: Separation of Powers and The Rule of Law
• 2 Institutions and Functions of Government (8 LHs)

  • Executive, Legislative and Judicial
  • Differences between Administrative, Legislative and Judicial Functions
• 3 Law Making (10 LHs)

  • Concept of Legislation and Delegated Legislation
  • Delegated legislation and its control
• 4 Grievance Handling (10 LHs)

  • Concept of Ombudsman and Maladministration
  • Role and Functions of National Vigilance Centre (NVC) in Nepal
  • Role and Functions of Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in Nepal
  • Administrative Tribunals
• 5 Judicial Review and Writs (10 LHs)

  • Concept and Importance of judicial review
  • Types and functions of writs: Certiorari, Mandamus, Quo-Warranto, Prohibition, Habeas corpus