Difference between Rules and regulations

[RAJESH SANGHVI]

I wanted to know strictly legally speaking what is the difference between rules and regulations ?

AI Summary

Exploring the Difference: Rules vs. Regulations Under Customs Act; Statutory Authority and Compliance with Enabling Statutes A forum participant inquired about the legal distinction between rules and regulations. Responses clarified that under the Customs Act, the Central Government makes rules, which must be presented to Parliament, while the CBIC creates regulations without such a requirement. Both have statutory force. The discussion referenced several Supreme Court cases, emphasizing that rules and regulations must conform to their enabling statutes to have legal authority. Regulations are not merely directives; they carry statutory weight, as affirmed by various court rulings. Participants exchanged views on the statutory nature of these legal instruments, citing relevant case law.