Publication of Laws

The Publication of Laws department within the Ministry of Justice is tasked with ensuring that all laws, executive orders, and other legal instruments are promptly published and made accessible to the public. Here are the key responsibilities and functions of this department:

1. Timely Gazette Publication: Ensure that all laws, including bills, executive orders, legal notices, and other legislative instruments, are published in the State Official Gazette within 30 days of being duly passed and assented to.
2. Legal Instruments: Oversee the publication of various legal instruments, such as regulations, notices, and orders, ensuring they are made available to the public through official channels.
3. Official Gazette: Manage the State Official Gazette, which serves as the authoritative source for legal publications, providing a comprehensive record of enacted laws and regulations.
4. Record Keeping: Maintain an organized and up-to-date record of all published laws and legal instruments, facilitating easy retrieval and reference.
5. Accessibility: Implement measures to make legal publications easily accessible to the public, legal professionals, and relevant stakeholders through both physical and online platforms.
6. Archiving: Develop and maintain an archival system for legal publications, preserving historical records of laws and legal decisions for future reference.
7. Legal Awareness: Work towards raising awareness among the public about the availability of legal publications, promoting transparency and understanding of the laws governing the state.
8. Coordination: Collaborate with other departments and ministries to ensure a seamless flow of information for timely and accurate publication of legal materials.
9. Publicity: Ensure adequate publicity of all laws and executive orders in the State, promoting awareness and understanding of legal provisions among the populace.
10. Compliance Monitoring: Regularly monitor and assess compliance with the publication timelines, taking corrective actions to address any delays or discrepancies.

The Publication of Laws department plays a crucial role in promoting transparency, legal awareness, and accessibility to legislative information, contributing to the democratic principles of the state.