Multiple choice

Directions: Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and find out the correct answer using the codes given below:

Assertion (A): Legitimate expectation does not grant an absolute right to a claimant. Reason (R): Legitimate expectation protects the right of fair hearing before a decision which results in negating a promise or withdrawing an undertaking is taken.

  1. (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is true and (R) is false.

  4. (A) is false and (R) is true.
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Explanation

Legitimate expectation does not grant an absolute right to a claimant. The principle of legitimate expectation is closely connected with a 'right to be heard'. It protects the right of fair hearing before a decision, which results in negating a promise or withdrawing an undertaking, is taken.

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