Delegated legislation (rules/regulations made by executive under parent Act) is subject to parliamentary scrutiny through Committees on Subordinate Legislation and judicial review for constitutionality, ultra vires, or unreasonableness.
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Answer: True
Delegated legislation control mechanisms: (a) Parliamentary scrutiny: (i) Committee on Subordinate Legislation (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) examines whether rules exceed parent Act authority, (ii) Laying requirement: Rules must be laid before Parliament for specified period, (iii) Annulment power: Parliament can reject rules by resolution, (b) Judicial review: Courts can strike down rules if: (i) Ultra vires parent Act (exceeds delegated authority), (ii) Violates Constitution (Fundamental Rights, basic structure), (iii) Procedural non-compliance (failure to consult/publish), (iv) Unreasonableness (arbitrary, manifestly unjust), (c) Rationale: Balance executive efficiency (detailed rules) with legislative supremacy and constitutional limits. Illustrates separation of powers: executive rule-making subject to legislative/judicial oversight.