STUDY PACK ADL2601

Study Unit 1 Four key features of administrative law There are four key features of administrative law, these are the base of the module ADMINSTRATIVE LAW. 1)State Authority This is public power exercised by an organ of state or natural or juristic person over another person or body in a subordinate or subservient position. The exercise of such authority affects the rights of that subordinate. The question to ask in administrative law is whether any person or body has acted as an organ on state. Whether the actor does indeed have such authority as a public function. 2)Administrative Action This is the conduct of functionaries and institutions, administrators when exercising a public power or performing a public function in terms of any legislation. It usually is in the form of a decision. 3)Just Administrative Action This is the manner or conduct in which any administrative action must be performed by an organ of state, natural or juristic person in exercising state authority. The constitution requires all administrators to act lawfully, reasonably, to follow fair procedures and to give CONTACT: 9 2 THE EXPERT IN ANYTHING WAS ONCE A BEGINNER 2 written reasons when decisions are made that adversely affect the rights of any subordinate person. 4)Control of administrative action These are the means of correcting or rectifying administrative action that is not just/fair, when administrative action is not in line with the prescriptions of the law. It applies when prejudice of subordinate can be established. Does he have a case/grievance against the administrator What is administrative law? Administrative law forms part of public law.