Under section 17(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, who may make rules to carry out the Act?
Section 17(1) permits the State Government to make rules by notification in the Official Gazette with the approval of the Central Government.
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Under section 17(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, who may make rules to carry out the Act?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 17(1) permits the State Government to make rules by notification in the Official Gazette with the approval of the Central Government.
Option feedback
Option A
The State Government is the rulemaker, subject to Central Government approval.
Option B
This reverses the statutory allocation of roles.
Option C
Section 17(1) does not confer the rulemaking power on the High Court.
Option D
The provision names the State Government, not the District Magistrate.
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