Separation of Power

The separation of powers is a basic idea in administrative law that divides the government’s jobs into three parts: making laws (legislature), enforcing laws (executive), and interpreting laws (judiciary).

(i) Different Jobs for Each Part: Each part of the government has its own job. In India, Parliament make the laws. The people who run the country, such as the President or Prime Minister, make sure the laws are followed. And the courts, where judges work, interpret the laws and settle disagreements. This separation makes sure that no one group has all the power and that they keep an eye on each other.

(ii) Stopping One Group from Having Too Much Power: By splitting up the jobs, the government stops any one group from having too much control. If one party tries to take too much power, the others can step in and stop them. For example, if the president tries to do something that isn’t allowed by the law, the courts can say it’s not allowed. This system helps keep the government fair and stops anyone from becoming too powerful.

(iii) Making Sure the Government is Accountable: Splitting the government’s jobs helps keep things clear and makes it easier to see who is responsible for what. This means that if something goes wrong, like a law isn’t fair or someone’s rights are violated, it gets easier to figure out who is to blame. It also means that the different parts of the government have to answer to each other and to the people, which helps keep them honest and makes sure they’re doing their jobs properly.

Administrative law is a legal framework for how government agencies should treat people. It ensures they play fair, follow the rules, and don’t misuse their power. This means agencies must act fairly and within the law when making decisions affecting citizens. Administrative law aims to keep the government in line while letting it do its job properly. It’s all about ensuring that there is a fair balance between the government’s authority and the rights of individuals.