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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

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

Who is the first woman President of India?