The question (12 marks)
Explain the parts of a Bill and the rules of composition a legislative drafter follows, and state the steps by which a legislative scheme is prepared before any clause is written. (12 marks)
MU Module IV, parts of a Bill and rules of composition; pack ch. 04 sections 1 to 3.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Drafting Bills, Amendment Bills, Judgments and Orders of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – III.
Authorities you will need
- Sections 5, 6, 6A and 24, General Clauses Act 1897
- Enacting formula for a Central Act, by reference to the year of the Republic of India
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