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Animesh JainAIR 63

Question Q1GS2GS2

Delegated legislation posses a challenge to the separation of powers. In Examine. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Delegated legislation refers to the rule making powers on laws passed by parliament vested in the permanent executive i.e. bureaucracy.

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Main Body

Delegated legislation refers to the rule making powers on laws passed by parliament vested in the permanent executive i.e. bureaucracy.

Paucity of time to go into minute rule making process.

Lack of expertise with MPs/MLAs due to lack of domain knowledge. IT Rules need expertise & tech to formulate legislations.

Adversarial politico inside legislature reduces the scope of lasting discussion.

Cf 97-1 LS time wasted in 16 LS due to disruptions.

Urgent rule making when parliament is not in session can be done by bureaucracy.

Due to above factors allocation of Business Rules delegate rule making to executive. However it goes against separation of power:

Executive performing the role of legislature violates functional separation of power.
Lack of accountability of bureaucracy in rule making process. The process is non-transparent and rules made in secrecy.
Take away chance from opposition to scrutinise government policies.
Increase the role of standing way ruling delegated legislature in delegated legislation.

Separation of power is a Basic Structural as held by S.C in Keshuransh Bharti Case, thus delegated legislation should be respected for responsibility.

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Conclusion

Separation of power is a Basic Structural as held by S.C in Keshuransh Bharti Case, thus delegated legislation should be respected for responsibility.

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  • Clear identification of practical reasons for delegated legislation
  • Strong linking to constitutional principle of separation of powers
  • Citation of Supreme Court judgment on Basic Structure doctrine
  • Discussion of transparency and accountability issues
  • Structured presentation with main arguments and counterpoints

Topper

Animesh Jain

AIR 63

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Separation of Powers

Delegated Legislation and Executive Rule-making

Writing Stats

225

Total words

12

Paragraphs

4

Bullets

analytical

Tone