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    Question

    A rule is made by Central Government under Section 20

    and laid before both Houses of Parliament under Section 22 for 30 days over two sessions. Both Houses then agree that the rule should not be made. What is the legal effect?
    A Rule is void ab initio and past actions automatically invalid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rule ceases to have effect thereafter, but past actions under it remain valid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rule continues until formally repealed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rule continues but is merely directory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only CVC can decide whether it continues Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 22 provides that if both Houses agree to modify/annul a notification/rule/regulation, it thereafter has effect only in the modified form or is of no effect, but “any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done” under it.

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