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Chapter XII · The Legislature

84. Bills inconsistent with the Constitution

Unofficial copy, with amendments up to 31 Oct 2022. Later amendments are not included. Check the official text before you rely on it.

(1)

A Bill which is not for the amendment of any provision of the Constitution or for the repeal and replacement of the Constitution, but which is inconsistent with any provision of the Constitution may be placed on the Order Paper of Parliament without complying with the requirements of paragraph (1) or paragraph (2) of Article 82.

(2)

Where the Cabinet of Ministers has certified that a Bill is intended to be passed by the special majority required by this Article or where the Supreme Court has determined that a Bill requires to be passed by such special majority, such Bill shall become law only if the number of votes cast in favour thereof amounts to not less than two-thirds of the whole number of Members

(including those not present) and a certificate by the

President or the Speaker, as the case may be, is endorsed thereon in accordance with the provisions of Article 80 or 79.

(3)

Such a Bill when enacted into law shall not, and shall not be deemed to, amend, repeal or replace the Constitution or any provision thereof, and shall not be so interpreted or construed, and may thereafter be repealed by a majority of the votes of the Members present and voting.

Chapter XIII

The Referendum

Chapter XIV

The Franchise and Elections

Chapter XIVA

Election Commission

Chapter XV

The Judiciary

Chapter XVA

Judicial Service Commission

Chapter XVI

The Superior Courts

Chapter XVII

Finance

Chapter XVIIA

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Chapter XVIII

Public Security

Chapter XVIIIA

National Police Commission

Chapter XIX

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

Chapter XIXA

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

Chapter XIXB

National Procurement Commission

Chapter XX

General

Chapter XXI

Transitional Provisions

Chapter XXII

Interpretation

Chapter XXIII

Repeal

Chapter XXIV

Promulgation of the Constitution

Schedules