Video Title: Administrative Law M1- Evolution, Nature and Scope of Administrative Law
Channel: The Vaidha
Speakers: The speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
Duration: 00:28:46
Introduction
This video provides an introduction to administrative law, covering its evolution, nature, and scope. The lecture discusses the relationship between administrative law and concepts like the rule of law, separation of powers, and constitutional law.
Key Takeaways
Evolution of Administrative Law: The role of the state expanded from solely protecting life and property to encompassing citizen welfare (health, education, etc.), leading to the growth of administrative law.
Definition of Administrative Law: Administrative law governs the administrative operations of the government, defining the powers and duties of administrative authorities. It's a body of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions created by administrative agencies.
Rule of Law and Administrative Law: Administrative law operates within the boundaries of the rule of law, ensuring government actions are subject to legal constraints and citizens have recourse to independent courts. Actions outside these boundaries are considered ultra vires and not binding.
Separation of Powers and Administrative Law: While the separation of powers aims to keep the legislative, executive, and judicial branches distinct, the efficient functioning of government sometimes necessitates that administrative agencies possess certain legislative or judicial powers. This can lead to limitations on the separation of powers doctrine.
Relationship between Constitutional Law and Administrative Law: Constitutional and administrative law overlap in some areas, particularly regarding the control of administrative authorities. While administrative law focuses specifically on administrative agencies, constitutional law addresses broader principles of governance. Both are considered supplementary and complementary.
Classification of Administrative Functions: Administrative actions are categorized into three types: rule-making (legislative), adjudication (judicial), and administrative actions (executive). The boundaries between these categories can be blurry.
