(1) All administrative Departments shall consult the Law Department on –
(a) proposals for legislation;
(b) the making of statutory rules, order, notifications, byelaws, regulations, schemes, etc.
(c) any general legal principles arising out of any case;
(d) the institution or withdrawal of any prosecution at the instance of any administrative Department; and
(e) the preparation of important contracts to be entered into by or on behalf of the Government.
(2) Every such reference shall be accompanied by an accurate statement of the facts of the case and the point or points on which the advice of the Law Department is desired.
CHAPTER –IV Disposal of business relating to Lieutenant Governor's Executive Functions
45. The Lieutenant Governor, may by standing orders in writing, regulate the transaction and disposal of the business relating to his executive functions:
Provided that the standing orders shall be consistent with the provisions of this Chapter, Chapter V and the instructions issued by the Central Government for time to time.
Provided further that the Lieutenant Governor shall in respect of matters connected with 'public order', 'police' and 'land' exercise his executive functions to the extent delegated to him by the President in consultation with the Chief Minister, if it is so provided under any order issued by the President under article 239 of the Constitution.
Provided further that 'standing orders' shall not be inconsistent with the rules concerning transaction of business.