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MGT621 : Administrative Law and Accountability

Course Overview

Course Synopsis

In this course students will be able to understand the concept of Law and Justice the basic principles that govern review of administrative action by courts and tribunals the critical analysis of Judicial system pillars of state sources of legislation Delegated Legislation Administrative Adjudication Constitution and its subjects basic rights of the citizens of Pakistan.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of administrative law.
  • Analyze recent court cases concerning administrative law.
  • Critically examine legal issues from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
  • Apply principles of administrative law to analyze and address contemporary legal issues.


Course Calendar

1 Lesson 1: Introduction
2 Lesson 2: Kinds of Justice
3 Lesson 3: Court System of Pakistan

4 Lesson 4: Sources of Law & Delegated Legislation in Pakistan
5 Lesson 5: Interpretation of Statutory Law
6 Lesson 6: The State's Primary and Secondary Functions

7 Lesson 7: Definition of the Constitution, and the Nature & Scope of Administrative Law
8 Lesson 8: Distinction Between Administrative Law and Constitutional Law
9 Lesson 9: Rule of Law
Assignment 1

10 Lesson 10: Rule of Natural Justice
11 Lesson 11: Administrative Adjudication
12 Lesson 12: Delegated legislation

13 Lesson 13 Controls & Safeguards as Regard Delegated Legislation
Quiz 1
14 Lesson 14: Separation of Power
15 Lesson 15: Distinction between Administrative Functions

16 Lesson 16: Public Interest Litigation
Quiz 2
17 Lesson 17: Introduction to Constitution
18 Lesson 18: Fundamental Rights – The Right to Life and Liberty
GDB 1

19 Lesson 19: Fundamental Rights-Safeguards as to Arrest & Detention
20 Lesson 20: Fundamental Rights – Protection Against Double Punishment
21 Lesson 21: Fundamental Rights – Protection Against Self-Incrimination

22 Lesson 22: Fundamental Rights – Inviolability of the Dignity of Man
23 Lesson 23: Fundamental Rights – Inviolability of the Dignity of Man and the Privacy of Home
24 Lesson 24: Fundamental Rights – (1) Freedom of Movement, etc. (2) Freedom of Assembly
Mid Term

25 Lesson 25: Fundamental Rights – Freedom of Association
26 Lesson 26: Fundamental Rights – (1) Freedom of Trade, Business, or Profession (2) Safeguards Against Taxation for the Purposes of Any Particular Religion
27 Lesson 27: Fundamental Rights – Freedom of Speech, Expression, and the Press

28 Lesson 28: Fundamental Rights – (1) Freedom to Profess Religion & to Manage Religious Institutions (2) Safeguard as to educational institutions in respect of religion etc. (3) Right to acquire and dispose of property
29 Lesson 29: Fundamental Rights – (1) Protection of Property Rights (2) Non-Discrimination in Respect of Access to Public Places (3) Safeguard Against Discrimination in Services (4) Preservation of Language, Script & Culture
30 Lesson 30: Fundamental Rights – Equality of Citizens

31 Lesson 31: Administrative Tribunal
Quiz 3
32 Lesson 32: Administrative Tribunal and Rules of Evidence & Procedure
33 Lesson 33: Judicial & Alternative Remedies against Administrative Action

34 Lesson 34: Kinds of Writs
35 Lesson 35: Judicial Review
36 Lesson 36: Ombudsman

37 Lesson 37: Definitions of Administrative Law
38 Lesson 38: Administrative Justice
39 Lesson 39: Administrative Process – Rule and Policy Making

40 Lesson 40: Legislative Supremacy
41 Lesson 41: Non-Judicial Review – Non-Adjudicative Control
42 Lesson 42: Tort Liability of Public Authority

43 Lesson 43: What is Negligence?
44 Lesson 44: The "But For" Test
45 Lesson 45: Defenses to Negligence
Final Term