Supreme Court: Subordinate Legislation Becomes Effective Only From Date Of Publication In Official Gazette

We accordingly hold that the Notification issued under

Section 3 of the Act acquires the force of law only upon its

publication in the Official Gazette. The expression ‘date of this

Notification’ must necessarily mean the date of such publication.(Para 3)

REPORTABLE

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

CIVIL APPEAL NO. OF 2026

VIRAJ IMPEX PVT. LTD. Vs  UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

Author: ALOK ARADHE, J.

Citation: 2026 INSC 80

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LLM Notes: Administrative Authorities in Public Utilities in India: Structure and Subordinate Legislation

 Administrative authorities in public utilities represent a critical component of India's regulatory framework, functioning as specialized bodies responsible for overseeing essential services that are vital to public welfare and economic development. These authorities operate through a complex multi-tiered structure and exercise extensive powers through subordinate legislation to ensure effective governance of public utilities.

Structure of Administrative Authorities

Three-Tier Hierarchical Framework

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LLM Notes: Subordinate Legislation in India

 Subordinate legislation, also known as delegated or secondary legislation, refers to laws or regulations made by an authority other than the sovereign legislative body (Parliament or State Legislature), but with its authorization. This authority is conferred through an enabling or parent Act, which sets out the broad framework and principles, while the subordinate authority (usually the executive, but sometimes judiciary, municipal bodies, or autonomous institutions) fills in the details necessary for implementation and administration.

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