ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY SYLLYBUS [PPSC PAKISTAN]
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: November 13, 2024
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SUBJECT: Recruitment to 59 Posts of Assistant District Attorney (BS-17 + 15000/- Special Allowance) on Regular Basis in the Law & Parliamentary Affairs Department (Case No. 14RH2021)
Objective: To evaluate applicants’ advocacy and pleading skills in English, Urdu, and Information Communication Technology.
Mode: Subjective and objective.
Contents:
Information Computer Technology: 25 Marks
Essay in English on Pleadings & Conveyancing: 25 Marks
Essay in Urdu on Pleadings & Conveyancing: 25 Marks
Proficiency in English Grammar (MCQs based): 25 Marks
PAPER-II: Constitutional & Administrative Law (Subjective + Objective) – 100 Marks
Objective: To assess understanding of administrative law principles and knowledge of interpretation of statutes, Rules of Business, and Secretariat Instructions.
Mode: Subjective, objective, and problem-based.
Contents:
Part-I
Principles of Interpretation of Statutes: Case-based answer – 15 Marks
Rules of Business & Secretariat Instructions: 10 Marks
Constitution of Pakistan: 15 Marks
Part-II: Administrative Law – 60 Marks
Delegated legislation, principles, and controls (Legislative and Judicial)
Administrative discretion: principles, controls, and safeguard
Judicial review of administrative action
Finality of administrative action (ouster clauses): concept and effect
Judicial decisions and principles of Natural Justice
Ouster of Jurisdiction and Courts
PAPER-III: Civil Law (Subjective + Objective) – 100 Marks
Objective: To assess professional knowledge of civil law and application as a lawyer.
Mode: Subjective, objective, and problem-based.
Contents:
The Code of Civil Procedure 1908
The Specific Relief Act 1877
Land Acquisition Act 1894
The Contract Act 1872
The Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order 1984
The Punjab General Clauses Act 1956
The Punjab Civil Servant Act 1974 and Rules framed under that Act
