Administrative law plays a crucial role in controlling delegated authority in Zambia.

Delegated
authority refers to the transfer of power from the legislature to the executive branch of
government. In Zambia, the executive branch, through various government agencies and
departments, is responsible for implementing laws and policies passed by the legislature.

However, there is a need to ensure that the exercise of delegated authority by the executive
branch is within the limits of the law and does not infringe on the rights of citizens. This is where
administrative law comes in. Administrative law is a branch of law that deals with the actions
and decisions of government agencies and their officials.

One of the key functions of administrative law is to provide a framework for the exercise of
delegated authority. This framework includes rules and procedures that must be followed by
government agencies and officials when making decisions or taking actions. For example,
administrative law requires that decisions made by government agencies must be based on
evidence and must be reasonable, fair, and transparent.

Administrative law also provides for judicial review of government actions and decisions. This
means that citizens who are aggrieved by the actions or decisions of government agencies can
seek redress in court. The courts, in turn, can review the actions and decisions of the government
agency to ensure that they are within the limits of the law.

In Zambia, the Constitution provides for the establishment of administrative tribunals to hear
cases involving administrative law. These tribunals have the power to review decisions made by
government agencies and officials and to provide remedies to citizens who have been adversely
affected by such decisions.

Another important aspect of administrative law is the principle of natural justice. This principle
requires that government agencies and officials must act fairly and impartially when making
decisions that affect citizens. This means that citizens must be given an opportunity to be heard
and to provide evidence before a decision is made.

In conclusion, administrative law plays a critical role in controlling delegated authority in

Zambia. It provides a framework for the exercise of delegated authority by government agencies
and officials, and ensures that decisions made by such agencies are reasonable, fair, and
transparent. Additionally, administrative law provides for judicial review of government actions
and decisions, and ensures that citizens are protected from abuse of power by the executive
branch.