The Law of Ultra Vires

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Description
Law is now moving with a high velocity, so new ideas or issues are appearing day by day relating to the subject. Since the appearance of the book the law relating to the doctrine of ultra vires underwent remarkable developments which I have incorporated elaborately in this edition. The instant edition of this book has been enlarged and thoroughly revised. Almost all the important judgments relating to the subject have been incorporated to keep the practitioners abreast of the current position of the law. I have critically examined the landmark judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v Union of India where interrelationship among the rights are discussed. Some of the chapters have been completely rewritten. Colourable exercise of power, Delegated legislation, Employment of children & child worker, Public Interest Litigation etc. have been analysed afresh which, I think, certainly escalate the utility of the book. I record my sincere thanks for the unstinted cooperation rendered by Mr. Asok De, Director, Eastern Law House Private Ltd., Kolkata and the members of its staff in publishing this book. I am confident that the book will be of use to all those who deal with the law or administer it. I shall consider my efforts to be a success if the esteemed readers accept the book with appreciation.

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Contents
1.    The Law of Ultra Vires-Its Meaning , Origin, Development and Applicability.
2.    Organisation, Function and Power of Administrative and Quasi-Administrative Authorities.
3.    New Dimensions of Fundamental Rights.
4.    Judicial Review.
5.    Natural Justice.
6.    Discretionary Power.
7.    Mala Fide and Fraud.
8.    Non-application of Mind.
9.    Legitimate Expectation.
10.  Promissory Estoppel.
11.  Quasi-Judicial Action.
12.  Subordinate Legislation.
13.  Legislative Action.
14.  Consequences of Ultra Vires Action.
Appendix
1.    The Constitution of India.
2.    The Companies Act, 1956
3.    The Societies Registration Act, 1860
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Author Details
Dr. B.C. Sarma combines in himself rich experiences in administration as well as dispensation of justice. As a member of the Indian Administrative Service, he held many important and responsible positions under the State Government of West Bengal and also Government of India in course of his long service career.In his academic pursuit hued with a scholarly disposition, Dr. Sarma obtained his PhD degree from the Jadavpur University. His handling of matters involving quasi-judicial decisions and issuance of orders and circulars containing elements of subordinate legislation inculcated in him a judicial bent of mind which matured as he functioned as a Member of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Calcutta Bench for five years. He has drawn upon his scholarship and experiences in bringing out this present monograph.