Delegated legislation means
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Delegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to the executive
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Delegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to either the judiciary or the executive
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Delegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to the State legislature on subjects under the Concurrent list.
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None of these
Delegated legislation refers to the practice where the legislature (Union Parliament) delegates law-making authority to the executive branch (ministries, departments). This is necessary due to the legislature's limited time and technical expertise for detailed rule-making. Option B is incorrect because delegation to judiciary would violate separation of powers. Option C refers to inter-governmental delegation, which is different from executive delegation. Administrative agencies then frame rules, regulations, and bylaws within the framework of the enabling act.