Question

In 2020 at Dhorodo village the Panchayat elections could not happen due to Covid pandemic while the tenure of the Panchayat was getting over that year itself. Mr. Haribansh represented the people that year at the Panchayat post dissolution of the Panchayat tenure and made a law exercising the delegated power, vide, the Panchayati Raj Act of the state to restrict economic activities per day to ₹100 only. In which of the following cases this is allowed or restricted?

• A. MCD vs. Birla Cotton Mills
• B. Patna University vs. Amita Tiwari
• C. Jalan Trading vs. Union of India
• D. None of these

Hint:

MCD vs. Birla Cotton Mills is a leading case on delegated legislative powers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This case clarifies the extent of delegated power exercised by local authorities under Panchayati Raj laws. Delegated legislation must remain within the authority granted by the parent statute, and unreasonable restrictions on economic activity can be struck down.