Lectures on Administrative Law

In this third edition, the author has considered all the recent developments in the subject in India and abroad. Several topics have been revised and latest case-law has been added. Delegated Legislation, Natural Justice, Judicial Review, Administrative Tribunals, Judicial Remedies, etc. have been discussed in greater detail. Some important topics have been dealt with for the first time. Thus, the doctrine of Public Accountability, Proportionality, Legitimate Expectations and other principles find place in the present edition. Excessive Delegation, Delegation in favour of Local Authorities, Doctrine of Estoppel and other topics have been discussed in the light of leading decisions. The author has discussed at length and with a critical eye, a recent decision of a larger Bench of the Supreme Court in L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India, which has opened a new chapter in Constitutional and Administrative Law in India.