Sample Materials for CSAT Paper -1 (G.S.) Pre 2013: “Indian Polity – Delegated Legislation”

1. Delegated legislation is ancillary and cannot replace
   or modify the parent law nor can it lay down details which are
   contradictory to substantive law.
2. If subordinate legislation tends to replace or modify the
   provisions of the basic law to attempts to lay down new law, it is
   struck down as ultravires.

Which of the
above statement is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
    

1. Democratisation of rule-making process by providing for
   consultation with affected interests.
2. It can help in adaptability of the law for future conditions
   without formal legislative amendments.
3. Legislation is increasingly becoming technical like intellectual
   property law, biotechnology, tax laws etc., parliament is not
   expected to have knowledge over these matters.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 1 & 3
3. Only 2 and 3
4. All of the above