It refers to the rules, regulations, bye-laws, orders, schemes, and similar frameworks created by authorities that have been given legislative powers by Parliament. This type of legislation is enacted by a body that operates under Parliament’s authority as part of the original legislative framework.
To prevent the executive from abusing its power, there are safeguards in place. When the executive makes rules using powers given by legislation, these rules must be presented to the Legislature. The Legislature also has the right to annul or modify these rules. The Committee has set a standard procedure for all Bills that grant rule-making power to ensure this safeguard.
Role of the Committee
Examination of Orders
Recruitment Rules
Approach of the Committee
Some laws require that rules be published in draft form to gather public feedback before they are finalized. At this stage, the committee does not get involved in drafting the rules because they may change based on the input received from the public. However, there are instances when the government seeks prior approval from the committee for rules that do not need to be published in draft form. In such cases, the committee typically does not review the rules, except in the following situations:
As per Direction 105, after an ‘Order’ is published in the Gazette, the Lok Sabha Secretariat assesses it to determine if it should be referred to the Committee based on specific rules or practices. If clarification is required, the Order is sent to the relevant Ministry for a response, and it is re-evaluated based on that response. If needed, a detailed memorandum is prepared, approved by the Chairman, and shared with Committee members in advance.
To facilitate member review of the ‘Orders’ and gather feedback, copies are distributed in manageable batches. It is acknowledged that affected parties are often best equipped to evaluate the practical implications of rules. Likewise, professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and actuaries possess valuable insights that can benefit the Committee.
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