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ADMINISTRATIVE
LAW A volume on administrative law helps students and the general reader better understand what underpins good governance By A CORRESPONDENT At a time when Nepal is in the process of developing modern institutions suitable to the parliamentary form of government it has adopted, the country requires people with a clear idea of how institutions of state function and the respective roles they are expected to play. To prepare an informed citizenry, books and ideas need to be easily available and accessible.
Amid this process of detailing the roles, structures and functions of the constitution and constitutional process, Keshav Raj Pandey has come out with a book on administrative law. Although books of various kinds on the subject are available, this is the first time a Nepalese writer has made an effort to explain the theoretical as well as practical contents in the Nepali language. Administrative law is itself a vague and complicated subject, consisting of the functioning of governance and other areas. In the five-decade practice of democratic government, Nepal has made many remarkable achievements in this area. This is what Pandey explains in his book. Explaining the practices and theoretical aspects of administrative law in the Nepalese context is not an easy task. Unlike other South Asian countries, Nepali is the only official language of our court system. In this situation, a book in Nepali would definitely prove helpful to foster a better understanding of good governance and accountability. "We have an exhaustive book written on administrative law in Nepali language," said Supreme Court Justice Laxman Prasad Aryal, launching the book. Every democratic country has its own constitution based on certain universal values. Administrative law defines the role and functions of the various state organs as well as their limitations and strengths. In upholding our democratic exercise, key players need to have a thorough understanding of the different aspects of the rule of law and other functions of the state. Although the book is based on the curriculum of master’s degree in public administration, it helps administrators and students of law to broaden their understanding of the importance of administrative law. "Understanding administrative law is very important in the process to uphold the spirit of rule of law in the country. When a group of people are holding the gun and terrorizing the state, such understanding becomes all the more necessary," said Attorney-General Badri Bahadur Karki. "One of the important aspects of the book is that it explain theoretical aspects of administrative law in explaining the Nepalese experiment," said Kashi Raj Dahal, secretary of the Judicial Council. Although there are many places for improvement, Pandey has made a commendable effort in bringing out a book on such a vital subject in Nepali. Administrative Law |
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