The differences between act/law and policy/rules and regulations
S.N. | Act/Law | Policy/Rules and Regulations. |
1. | Act/law is based on the constitution of the nation. | Policy/Rules and regulations are base on the act/law. |
2. | Legislature makes act/law. | Policies/Rules and regulations are prepared by the executive (Government). |
3. | People's representatives or members of legislature make acts/laws. | Ministries, or government departments prepare policies, rules and regulations . |
4. | They are all same for the people, department as well as ministries. | Ministries, departments or other offices may prepare and implement the policies, rules and regulations according to their need. |
5. | Acts/laws are theoretical because they are simply formulated. | Policy/Rules and Regulations are practical because they are implemented in action. |