As “law” is considered as a tool to protect individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms, legality works as the basis of both framework and functioning of an administration. The principle of legality covers establishment and functioning of administration.

As acting under the law, the administration shall use powers conferred upon it and shall have competence to act, shall have legal reason to act, shall be hold responsible and accountable and shall be transparent. All of these components would amount to the principle of legality of administration.

The correct answer is E.