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    Question

    According to the given statement, in what situations do

    the boundaries of administrative law extend?
    A Administrative law extends primarily to criminal law matters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Administrative law extends to all relationships, both public and private Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Administrative law extends only to cases characterized by private law functions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Administrative law extends only when administrative agencies and public officials exercise statutory or public powers, public functions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Administrative law extends only when administrative agencies and public officials exercise statutory or public powers, public functions, Explanation: The boundaries of administrative law extend only when administrative agencies and public officials exercise statutory or public powers, public functions. The scope of Administrative Law is with respect to public law functions and not private law functions. The rules and principles of administrative law are applicable in a relationship between citizens and the state; they do not extend to cases where the nature of the relationship is characterized by a private law function.

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