Delegated legislation means:
Delegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to the executive
Correct AnswerDelegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to either the judiciary or the executive
Incorrect AnswerDelegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to either the judiciary or the executive
Incorrect AnswerDelegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to a State legislature on subjects under the Concurrent List.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
‘Delegated legislation’ means exercising of legislative power by an agent who is lower in rank to the Legislature, or who is subordinate to the Legislature. Delegated legislation, additionally alluded to as an auxiliary legislation, is an enactment made by an individual or body other than Parliament. For example: By delegating the legislation by Parliament to the Executive or any subordinate, it empowers different people or bodies to integrate more details to an Act of Parliament. Hence option 1st is correct.
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By: Parvesh Mehta