CMA Intermediate · Business Laws and Ethics · Introduction to Law and Legal System in India
The Ministry of Finance issues a notification under powers conferred by an Act of Parliament, framing detailed rules to carry out the Act. Which source of law does this represent?
This is delegated or subordinate legislation. Parliament has authorised the executive to frame rules and notifications to give effect to an Act, so the rules draw their authority from the parent statute and must remain within the limits it sets.
- ACustom
- BDelegated (subordinate) legislationCorrect
- CJudicial precedent
- DPersonal law
Explanation
When Parliament authorises the executive to make rules, regulations or notifications for implementing an Act, the result is delegated or subordinate legislation. It is not custom or precedent because it is made by an authority under statutory power, and it is not personal law since it applies generally.
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