In India parliamentary control of administrative rule-making is implicit as a Constitutional function; but in reality, the control is not that effective as it ought to be. Analyze the statement in light of Parliamentary control over delegated legislation in India.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.

3. In India parliamentary control of administrative rule-making is implicit as a Constitutional function; but in reality, the control is not that effective as it ought to be. Analyze the statement in light of Parliamentary control over delegated legislation in India. (250 Words)

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable

Key Demand of the question:

The importance of Parliamentary control over Delegated legislation in India

Directive word:

Analyze – When asked to analyze, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.

 Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Brief on powers of Parliament, relating to the executive in India

Body:

First, mention the types of control exercised as part of Delegated Legislation by the Parliament

Also, highlight in brief the Factors responsible for the growth of Delegated Legislation

Further, analyze why the Parliamentary control is not that effective as it ought to be?

Conclusion:

A relevant closing statement