Topic 2
Delegated Legislation
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Delegated
Legiistion, also
known S
sutordinate OT saptateure execute
secondary
legislation, refers to
the prozess where
legislate powers
‘ae passed trom
the prmary legislature (ie Patlament) to another body or authoriy
typlally the executive branch, to create laws and regulations within the,
Framewerk st by the primary legislation It allows for more detailed and
flexible laws to be create, ftan to address specific cicumstances or
issues, without the aged for new primary lgisiation.
Delegated legislation is subjct to judicial review to ensure it remaing
within the scope of the parent Act and complies with constitutional,
pings suchas egaliy reasonableness, and procedural faimmess
eceay tr Ont Legation
1) Pact ra at Kaeo up wih quant and uty
laws required for a modem state, a
2) Los tenes Yo ea ed pl an we
3) talons for quick adjustments and experimentation without waiting
for pariamentary sessions.
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Tope 2: Delegated Logistaton
14, essontial or emergencies when legislative econ is urgent
needed
5) Aimiisaive remaking provides Hexilty when government
{cfonsrequte dscreton.
kinds of Delegated Legislation
|) executive Legilation: The government creates rules ard
Pretatons based on author granted by the legislature. For
ettoe he Minis of Finance may sve ules about taxes.
2) Subordinate Legislation : Local autores or bodies make laws
Surorstc regions of needs, ike municpal rules on taxes or
buiding codes.
egulation-making Power :Administatve agencies make rules
9 emetic sectors, ike SEBIS regulations forthe secuttes marke.
Emergency Legislation : During crises, the President can deciare
» Emergencies, allowing the government to issue urgent orders or
ranances. These need Patlaments approval ae.
5) Statutory Orders: Auhorized bodies issue detailed instructions to
implement existing laws, tke AB's guidelines for barks
6) Bylaws and Rules: Satutory bodes creat regulations for specie
seas or profession, such as Medical Counc of Inia sets rules for
medica professionals.
7) Exceptional Delegation = Grants extensive powers to
aciminsvaive agencies, sometimes alowng tem 10 amend oF
Tepeal laws. Tis type of delegation must be within constitutional
limits and not over broad
8) Sub-delegated Legislation: it occurs when rule-making authorty
futher delegates is powers fo sll or subocinate bodies. The
Principle of "Delegatus Non Potest Delegare” states thal a
elegate cannot further delegate its powers, Unless authorized by
the enabling Act. Sub-delegaon should not be overly broad and
shoud martin some lave a cantelby the delegating authori
hese deren ype ol delegates agiaon prove texby in
g2verance but must be exercised wihin the Bounds of legal princes
and consituonal author ee‘aminisatve Law (Photocopy & Online Sharing Not lowed)
Control of Delegated Legislat
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4) Parliamentary Control: Laying Provision
The laying provision Isa Key mechanism for palmentary control
over celagateslegitaton. I regures that catain types of dlagates
gator suc as rules eguabons, and notifications, be aid beore
etament or the raspecive state lagclaur Tor @ specie’ peros
belo ty can come moore
‘Types of Laying Provision
2) Atfirmative Laying + Delegated legisiaton subject to afrmaive |
laying requires explct approval by Parllament or the legislature
belore can become law. This process ensures drect
parliamentary scrutiny and debate on the proposed regulations.
Negative Laying : Delegated legislation subject to negative laying |
comes into force immediately but Is subject to annulment by
Pariament or the legislature within a specified period. This alows
for expedited implementation while stil providing an avenue for
patiamentary oversight.
Patiamentary committees, such
Jslation involves various mechanisms
nsituionalty, and accountability of
der the authority delegated to
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committees examine the rules, regulatoy
‘executive authorities to ensure they are
‘Acts and meet legislative intent.
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scrutiny enhances transparency and accountabilty in the legislaive
process.
2), Procedural Control: Publication and Consultation
2) Publication Requirement : Delegated legsaion in India is
fyptcaly required to be publshed in ofc gazetes or other
designated platforms such as newspapers {0 ensure accessbiy
and. transparency. This publoation requirement ensures, hat
‘tected pares are aware of her rights and obligations Under the
faw
) Consultation Mechanisms Increasingly, thee is an emphasis on
involving stakeholders and the publo in the process. of making
Gelegated legislation. Government agencies often publsh cat
fules and regulations for publ Teedback before fnasing them.
‘This consltaive approach enhances the quay of regulatons by
incorporating dverse perspectives and” addressing potoial
Concerns early in the process
¢) Transparency and Accountability ; By publshing proposed
regulations and seeking publ Input, government agencies
demonstrate transparency and accountabilty in their decision-
‘making processes, This fosers ust in the regulatory framework
and helps ensue that delogated legislation retects the needs and
intarests ofthe affected stakeholders,
3) Judicial Controt
8) Ultra Vires Doctrine : The doctine of ulva vies is central to
Jusicial contol over delegated legisiation in india, It holds that