Administrative law is the law that governs and is applied by, the executive branch of the govt. The rapid growth of AD.LAW in the 20 TH century was due to the transformation in the concept of state, on account of many socio-economic & political changes. Being a progressive democratic state, the state seeks to ensure social security & social welfare for the common man. The activities of the state extended to all aspects of human life. The increase in the functions and powers of the state was reflected in the 3 organs of the govt, the legislature, the judiciary, and the executive.

Administrative Law MEANING:-LAW REALTING TO ADMINISTRATION OR OTHERWORDS LAW REALTING TO CONTROL OF GOVERNMENTAL POWER. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE CAN BE CLASSIFIED INTO- LEGISALTIVE FUNCTION, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, JUDICIAL FUNCTION, Definition:- “Administrative law deals with the powers and functions of the administrative authorities, the manner in which the powers are to be exercised by them and the remedies which are available to the aggrieved persons when those powers are abused by these authorities

OBJECTIVE TO KEEP ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS WITHIN THEIR LEGAL LIMITS,SO AS TO PROTECT THE CITIZEN AGAINST THEIR ABUSE, TO CHECK WHETHER PUBLIC AUTHORITIES ARE PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES.

Administrative law consist of “the body of general principles which govern the exercise of powers and duties by public authorities.”

Delegated legislation The legislature obliged to delegate a good deal of its legislative power to the administrative authorities through rule making. the rules made by the executive have the force of law and are enforced by the courts of law, this rule making power is known as DELEGATED LEGISLATION. ALSO KNOWN AS EXECUTIVE LEGISLATION. OR SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION.

MEANING ANDTYPES THE POWER OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES TO MAKE RULES UNDER A PARTICULAR ACT AS AUTHORISED BY THE PARLIAMENT.

PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLE OF NATURAL INJUSTICE ARE INTENDED TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN FORMS OF INJUSTICE. IT IS A COMMON CONCEPT OF COMMON LAW AND SIGNIFIES CERTAIN FUNDAMNETAL RULES OF JUDICIAL PROCEDURE. IT MEANS NATURAL JUSTICE ARE THOSE CERTAIN FUNDMANETAL RULES WHICH ARE SO NECESSARY TO PROPER EXERCISE OF POWER THAT THEY ARE PROJECTED FROM THE JUDICIAL TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SPHERE.

Constitution of India The Indian constitution is a reflection of those ideas that arouse about the ideal country during the struggle for independence. Before independence, it had been the British who made the basic laws for the country. Its preamble granted to every citizen liberty of belief, faith and workshop. (Article15(1)) grants religious equality and assures the citizens of India of non- discrimination on religious grounds. It states that “the state shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, sex, place of birth or any of them”

Fundamental rights and duties Rights are necessary to make democracy success. These rights are fundamental in the sense that they are universally regarded as essential for good life. The constitution grants seven categories of fundamental rights: Right of equality; everybody is equal before the law. Right to freedom. right against exploitation. Right to freedom of religion Cultural and educational rights Right to property Right to constitutional remedies.-Article 32 guarantees the right to an individual to move the supreme court for the enforcement of his fundamental rights. The supreme court has the powers to safe guard the fundamental rights of the citizens