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Which of the following is an example of subordinate legislation rather than primary legislation?
A notification issued by the Central Government under powers conferred by an Act is subordinate legislation, because it is made by the executive under delegated authority. The Sale of Goods Act, Negotiable Instruments Act and Constitution Amendment Acts are passed by Parliament and are therefore primary legislation.
- AThe Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- BA notification issued by the Central Government under powers given by an ActCorrect
- CThe Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- DThe Constitution (Amendment) Act passed by Parliament
Explanation
A notification issued by the executive under authority conferred by an Act is subordinate legislation. The Sale of Goods Act, the Negotiable Instruments Act and a Constitution Amendment Act are all enacted by Parliament and so are primary legislation.
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