In the present paper, we introduce the notion of∗-generalized derivation in near-ring N and investigate some properties in volving that of∗-generalized derivation of a∗-prime near-ring N which forces N to be a commutative ring. Some properties of generalized semiderivations have also been given in the context of 3-prime near-rings. Consequently, some well known results have beengeneralized. Furthermore, we will give examples to demonstratethat the restrictions imposed on the hypothesis of various resultsare not superŕuous.