# Orders, Rules and Bye-laws under Enactments [Sections 20 to 24]
## Rules/Bye-laws after Previous Publication [Section 23]
If power to make rules/bye-laws is conferred subject to previous publication, the authority must:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Publish a draft of the proposed rules/bye-laws for information of persons likely to be affected |
| 2 | Along with draft, publish a notice specifying the date on or after which the draft will be considered |
| 3 | Publication shall be in the manner the authority deems sufficient (or as Government prescribes) |
| 4 | Consider any objection or suggestion received from any person before the specified date |
| 5 | Final publication in the Official Gazette is conclusive proof that the rule/bye-law has been duly made |
### Note on Changes Before Final Publication
- Authority can make changes to the draft before final publication
- Re-publication is NOT required if changes are ancillary to the earlier draft and not foreign to it
## Power to Issue Includes Power to Modify
If power to issue notifications, orders, rules, or bye-laws is conferred → power is also exercisable to:
- Add
- Amend
- Vary
- Rescind
any such notifications, orders, rules, or bye-laws.
## Rules Between Passing and Commencement
If an Act gives power on its passing (before it comes into force) to make rules/orders for its application:
→ Such rules/orders CAN be made but cannot take effect until the Act/Regulation commences.
## Construction of Orders, etc.
Any expression used in notifications, orders, schemes, rules, forms, or bye-laws shall have the same meaning as in the Act/Regulation conferring the power (unless something is repugnant).
## Continuation Under Repealed & Re-enacted Acts
If an Act is repealed and re-enacted, any appointment, notification, order, scheme, rule, form, or bye-law issued under the repealed Act is deemed issued under the re-enacted Act (unless expressly provided otherwise).