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Committees on Subordinate Legislation in Parliament examine whether executive-made rules/regulations under parent Acts exceed delegated authority, violate constitutional provisions, or suffer from procedural defects, providing legislative oversight of delegated legislation.
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Parliamentary oversight of delegated legislation: (a) Committees on Subordinate Legislation: (i) Lok Sabha Committee: 15 members, examines rules/regulations laid before House, (ii) Rajya Sabha Committee: Similar mandate, (iii) Functions: Examine whether rules: (a) Exceed parent Act authority (ultra vires), (b) Violate Constitution (Fundamental Rights, basic structure), (c) Suffer procedural defects (failure to consult/publish), (d) Are unreasonable/arbitrary, (b) Process: (i) Rules laid before Parliament for specified period, (ii) Committee examines, reports to House, (iii) House can annul rules by resolution (rare), (c) Impact: Deters executive overreach; ensures delegated legislation aligns with legislative intent and constitutional limits, (d) Limitations: Committee recommendations not binding; executive may ignore; resource constraints limit thorough examination, (e) Complementarity: Parliamentary oversight complements judicial review; both ensure delegated legislation within constitutional bounds. Illustrates separation of powers: legislative control over executive rule-making.