Administrative Law And Its Origin & Development In India

Abhinav Swaraj, LL.M., Chanakya National Law University, Patna

INTRODUCTION

Administrative law is a branch of public law that extensively describes the relationship between the state and individuals. Administrative law can be traced since ancient historical times during the Maurya’s reign. It deals with the roles, duties, and powers of the administrative bodies and provides the layout that the officials need to follow while exercising their respective strengths. This law has developed over time and is quite flexible. It limits the management of the administrative bodies so that they do not misuse it on the general public.1 The administrative law cannot repeal the provisions provided in the Constitution. Critical values of administrative law are fairness, reasonableness and justice in framing the respective laws. Administrative law is the law that governs all executive actions. Sometimes, administrative law is confused with Constitutional law, but they are very different. This research paper will cover the development of administrative law, the importance of administrative law, critical differences between administrative law and constitutional law, and the current function of administrative law in India.