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Delegated Legislation in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Refers to subordinate legislation issued by the executive under powers granted by Parliament. Examples include rules, regulations, and by-laws that detail how primary legislation is implemented. Delegated legislation allows quick adaptation and technical precision, relieving the legislature of micro-level lawmaking. However, concerns arise over lack of parliamentary scrutiny, risk of executive overreach, and complexity. The judiciary can invalidate ultra vires rules that exceed statutory limits. Parliamentary committees on subordinate legislation provide oversight. Understanding delegated legislation clarifies how laws evolve in practice, bridging the gap between broad statutes and day-to-day governance requirements in a vast country.

Practice Questions

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?