Anushka Singh Chouhan, Amity Law School, Amity University Rajasthan
ABSTRACT
Simply put, administrative law is the body of law that governs administration. It establishes the structure, authority, and responsibilities of the administrative authorities.
Albert V. Dicey defined administrative law as “the law concerning the powers and procedures of administrative agencies. It especially involves the law governing judicial review of administrative actions.”
“He defined administrative law as that portion of a nation’s legal system, which determines the status and liabilities of all state officials and private individuals in dealings with public officials, and which specifies the procedure by which those rights and liabilities can be enforced.” In reality, administrative law is a by-product of the state's expanding socioeconomic functions. The interaction between the administrative authorities and the populace has grown extremely complicated, making administrative law important for the developed society.
Hence, in order to control such complicated relationships, it is vital to have a law that can both bring about certainty and serve as a check in the event that administrative authorities abuse their authority. The structure and authority of various administrative institutions are explicitly covered under administrative law. Administrative law, to put it simply, is the study of powers, particularly those of quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative administrative bodies, as well as their executive capabilities. Administrative law in India dates back to the immaculately structured government of the Mauryas and Guptas, centuries before the birth of Christ. The East India Company introduced the world to the modern administrative system after the Mughals.
But the state now serves two distinct purposes. First of all, the state is seen as the protector of the general welfare of the populace, and secondly, no activity is exempt from direct or indirect official intrusion.
The state now has new obligations since it has been given new rights and responsibilities. As the state's obligations grow, administrative law becomes more prevalent. The creation of administrative law was very necessary in the modern era. The study of administrative law familiarises us with the guidelines for conducting administration.
Keywords: Administrative Law, Procedure and Power, Administrative Bodies, Quasi- Judicial, Quasi Legislative.
