Role Of Spirituality, Ethics And Morals In Administrative Law

Dr. Kamaljit Kaur, Professor of Law, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Vagish Aashri, L.L.M. (OYC), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

ABSTRACT:

The paper revolves around the role of educating an administrator in Spirituality, Ethics and Morality so as to improve the overall efficacy of Administrative System. Officers who run the Administration are naturally in positions of power and as the adage goes “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Such administrative officers are also humans and are subject to human folly when confronted with ethical, moral or spiritual conundrums. The goal is to understand the plausible effect of teaching Spirituality, Ethics and Morals to students of Administrative Law; which ipso facto includes Administrative Officers of today as well as those of tomorrow.

Administrative law is responsible for determining, laying down and enforcing the rights of the subjects of the state. It governs the activities and operations of administrative agencies, ensuring they act within the framework of legality, fairness, and accountability. It is a subset of public law, which focuses on the relationship between the government and its citizens. Administrative law is primarily concerned with the mechanisms, procedures, and principles that govern how administrative agencies operate, make decisions, and interact with the public.

Morality and spirituality shape a person's concept of right and wrong, which in turn affects how they make ethical decisions. These elements are essential in establishing the moral principles that direct one's decisions. Maintaining public trust, guaranteeing accountability, advancing justice and fairness, improving efficiency, settling disputes, involving stakeholders, and promoting long-term sustainability all depend on making ethical decisions in administration. Ethical decision-making is foundational to earning and maintaining public trust. When administrators consistently make decisions guided by ethical principles, the public is more likely to have confidence in the administration's actions and policies.