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Mumbai University · Second Year LLB · Semester 3
What are the various sources of administrative law?
What are the various sources of administrative law?
Q1Answer in 2–3 sentencesAttempt any 6 out of 8 · 2 marks each · Total: 12 marks2025
Q1(8)2 MarksWhat are the various sources of administrative law?

The principal sources of Administrative Law in India are:

  1. Constitution of India — Articles 32, 136, 226, 227, 300, 309–311, 323A, 323B.
  2. Statutes enacted by Parliament / State Legislatures — e.g. Administrative Tribunals Act 1985, RTI Act 2005, Lokpal Act 2013, CVC Act 2003.
  3. Delegated / Subordinate Legislation — rules, regulations, bye-laws.
  4. Judicial Decisions / Precedents — developing doctrines of natural justice, Wednesbury unreasonableness, proportionality, etc.
  5. Reports of Commissions & Committees — e.g. Law Commission reports, Franks Committee, Second ARC.
  6. Conventions, Customs and Usages.