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A regulator frames regulations under its parent Act and publishes them in the Official Gazette. What is the main purpose of this publication?

Publishing regulations in the Official Gazette gives public notice, so those affected know about the binding subordinate legislation and can comply with it. It does not make the regulation a constitutional provision, replace assent for a Bill, or limit its application to government staff.

  1. ATo give public notice so that people are aware of the binding subordinate legislationCorrect
  2. BTo convert the regulations into a constitutional provision
  3. CTo obtain the President's assent as for a Bill
  4. DTo make the regulations apply only to government employees

Explanation

Publication in the Official Gazette gives notice of the rules or regulations to those bound by them, which supports fairness and enforceability. It does not make them constitutional provisions, does not substitute for presidential assent to a Bill, and does not limit their reach to government employees.

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