Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India through Writ of Quo-warranto

Abstract

Abstract A comprehensive mechanism is available for judicial control of administrative action under the provisions of the Constitution of India, CPC, specific relief act etc. Firstly, it includes judicial review of administrative action under Articles 32 and 136 by the Supreme Court of India and under Articles 226 and 227 by the High Courts, Public Law Review and Private Law Review. Effective implementation of writ of quo-warranto is urgently needed as it is essential and significant to keep administration / public officials within their limits. Creation of an awareness claim of writ of quo-warranto is equally important. Quo-warranto is important to exercise control on public officials who are not performing their public duty reasonably and properly. It gives relief to the individuals against irregular administrative action. Writ of quo-warranto is crucial to keep administrative authorities within their limits which is the core object of administrative law. Indian judiciary has played crucial role in the effective implementation of writ of quo-warranto.