CS Executive · Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws · Sources of Law
A Central Act provides that rules made under it must be laid before each House of Parliament for a specified period. What is the main purpose of this requirement?
The requirement to lay rules before Parliament is a form of legislative control over delegated legislation. It lets Parliament scrutinise the rules and modify or annul them if needed, keeping the executive accountable for the rule-making power delegated to it.
- ATo give Parliament control and oversight over delegated legislationCorrect
- BTo convert the rules into a Constitution Amendment
- CTo allow the President to veto the rules
- DTo transfer the rule-making power to the courts
Explanation
Laying of rules before Parliament is a legislative control over delegated legislation, letting Parliament examine and, if it chooses, modify or annul them. It does not amend the Constitution, give a presidential veto or shift power to courts.
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