In India, the Speaker of Lok Sabha appointed the Pataskar Committee in 1954 to examine the issue of-
       

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The Pataskar Committee was established in 1954 by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to investigate the problem of delegated legislation in India. Delegated legislation refers to the process by which the executive is given authority by the legislature to create laws under the framework of statutes enacted by the legislature. The committee's work focused on ensuring checks and balances regarding the powers exercised through delegated legislation.
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1. Delegated legislation allows flexibility in law-making by enabling the executive to handle technical details while the legislature focuses on broader policy decisions.
2. It helps manage the workload of the legislature by allowing more specific regulations to be created by executive authorities.
3. However, concerns about excessive delegation arise, potentially leading to executive overreach, which is why scrutiny mechanisms like committees are essential.
4. The Pataskar Committee provided recommendations to enhance the accountability of the executive in its rule-making functions.
5. In India, rules framed under delegated legislation must conform to the parent statute's intent and are subject to judicial review.
6. The judiciary plays a critical role in checking the misuse of delegated legislative powers through the doctrine of ultra vires, meaning beyond the powers.