Lesson 3

Question 1

What is the primary focus of Section 6 of PAJA?

Answer 1

Judicial review of administrative action

PAJA stands for the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.

Question 2

Who can institute proceedings for judicial review according to Section 6(1) of PAJA?

Answer 2

Any person whose rights have been directly affected

This refers to individuals impacted by an administrative decision.

Question 3

What does Section 6(2) of PAJA outline?

Answer 3

The grounds for objections to administrative action

It contains statutory grounds for judicial review.

Question 4

How many separate grounds for judicial review are mentioned in PAJA?

Answer 4

Approximately 20 separate grounds

These grounds are further categorized into nine groups.

Question 5

What are the nine categories of grounds for review based on?

Answer 5

Stages of the decision-making process

Each category relates to a different phase of how decisions are made.

Question 6

What is the focus of the first phase in the decision-making process according to PAJA?

Answer 6

Authorization of the decision

This includes grounds related to the decision-maker.

Question 7

What does the second phase of the decision-making process relate to?

Answer 7

The manner in which the decision was taken

This includes noncompliance with formal requirements.

Question 8

What types of grounds are covered in the final stage of the decision-making process?

Answer 8

Issues relating to the administrative action itself

This includes the impact of the action on the affected person.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Section 6(2) contains the ________ grounds of judicial review.

Answer 9

statutory

Question 10

True or False: Only specific individuals can institute proceedings for judicial review under PAJA.

Answer 10

False