Definition: Power Given to Authority by Law.
There are 3 types of discretion which is as follows:
1) Administrative discretion .
2) Subjective Satisfaction Type discretion.
3) Objective Satisfaction Type discretion.
2) Subjective Satisfaction Type discretion - Where the statute empowers the Administrative Authority to see its own limits to determine the criteria for a decision, such type of discretion is called Subjective Satisfaction Type discretion. The Expression like if in his opinion 'if he thinks fit', 'if he deems', if he considers'. etc. are the good examples of Subjective Satisfaction Type discretion.
3) Objective Satisfaction Type discretion - Where the statute empowers the Exectuive Authority with discretion itself imposes defined or ascertainable predertermined criteria, with the help of which the decision maker must make his choice, such type of discretion is called Subjective Satisfaction Type discretion. The existence of the objective element may be viewed as condition precedent for the exercise of the power.
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