- A bill which was passed through various legislative steps required for it and which has become law.
- Acts are 'skeleton of the law' or 'Gist of law'
- Rules are the detailing of the Act, framed by the government
- Rules are framed in accordance with Act
- Byelaws are the rules and regulations for the internal management of a co-operative society.
- Byelaw governs the relationship b/w society and its members
Note:
"If there is a contradiction between Act, rules & Byelaws, the Act will prevail."