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What does point 11 of Article 12 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the other House also passes the Bill, that House shall submit the Bill to the Druk Gyalpo for Assent within fifteendays from the date of passing of such Bill. |
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What does point 12 of Article 12 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the other House does not pass the Bill, that House shall return it to the House in which the Bill originated withamendments or objections for re-deliberation. If the Bill isthen passed, it shall be presented to the Druk Gyalpo for Assentwithin fifteen days from the date of passing of such Bill. |
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What does point 13 of Article 12 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the House in which the Bill originated refuses to incorporate such amendments or objections of the other House,it shall submit the Bill to the Druk Gyalpo, who shall thencommand the Houses to deliberate and vote on the Bill in ajoint sitting. |
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What does point 14 of Article 12 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the other House neither passes nor returns the Bill by the end of the next session, the Bill shall be deemed to havebeen passed by that House and the House in which the Billoriginated shall present the Bill within fifteen days to the DrukGyalpo for Assent. |
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What does point 15 of Article 12 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the Druk Gyalpo does not grant Assent to the Bill, He shall return the Bill with amendments or objections todeliberate and vote on the Bill in a joint sitting. |
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What does point 16 of Article 12 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Upon deliberation and passing of the Bill in a joint sitting, it shall be resubmitted to the Druk Gyalpo for Assent thereto,whereupon Assent shall be granted to the Bill. |
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Summarize the key provisions of Article 12 (The National Assembly) in the Bhutan Constitution | Article 12 of the Bhutan Constitution, which deals with The National Assembly, contains 16 key provisions that establish: . The National Assembly shall have a maximum of fifty-five members, elected from each Dzongkhag in proportion to itspopulation, provided that no Dzongkhag shall have less thantwo members or more than seven members, for which purposeParliament shall, by law, provide for each Dzongkhag to bedivided into constituencies through appropriate delimitation,and for the voters in each constituency directly electing onemember to the National Assembly. 2. The number of elected members from each Dzongkhag sh |
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What does Article 14 of the Constitution of Bhutan state? | . Taxes, fees and other forms of levies shall not be imposed or altered except by law. 2. There shall be a Consolidated Fund into which shall be deposited all public monies not allocated to specific purposesby law and from which expenditure of the State shall be met. 3. Public money shall not be drawn from the Consolidated Fund except through appropriation in accordance with the law. 294. The Government, in the public interest, may raise loans, make grants or guarantee loans in accordance with the law. 5. The Government shall exercise proper management of the monetary system and public finance. It shall ensure that theservicing of public debt will not place an undue burden onfuture generations. 6. The Government shall ensure that the cost of recurrent expenditures is met from internal resources of the country. 7. A minimum foreign currency reserve that is adequate to meet the cost of not less than one year’s essential import must bemaintained. 8. The annual budget, with a report on the budget of the previous fiscal year, shall be presented to the National Assembly by theFinance Minister. 9. Where the budget has not been approved by the National Assembly before the beginning of the fiscal year, the precedingbudget on current expenses shall be applied until the new oneis sanctioned. Revenues shall be collected and disbursementsmade in accordance with the law in force at the end of thepreceding year. However, if one or more parts of the newbudget have been approved, they shall be put into effect. 10. Any expenditure not included in the budget, or in excess of the budget appropriation, as well as the transfer of any fundfrom one part of the budget to another, shall be made inaccordance with the law. 3011. Funds for more than one fiscal year may be appropriated in accordance with the law if the nature of the expenditure sorequires. In such a case, each annual successive budget shallinclude the funds allocated for that year. 12. Parliament shall establish a relief fund and the Druk Gyalpo shall have the prerogative to use this fund for urgent andunforeseen humanitarian relief. 13. The State shall make adequate financial provisions for the independent administration of constitutional bodies. 14. Unless otherwise provided for under the provisions of this Constitution or any other laws, there shall be free movementof goods and services among all the Dzongkhags. 15. Trade and Commerce with foreign nations shall be regulated by law. 16. Parliament shall not enact laws that allow monopoly except to safeguard national security. |
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What is Article 14 of the Bhutan Constitution about? | Article 14 of the Bhutan Constitution is about Finance, Trade and Commerce. It establishes and regulates: . Taxes, fees and other forms of levies shall not be imposed or altered except by law. 2. There shall be a Consolidated Fund into which shall be deposited all public monies not allocated to specific purposesby law and from which expenditure of the State shall be met. 3. Public money shall not be drawn from the Consolidated Fund except through appropriation in accordance with the law. 294. The Government, in the public interest, may raise loans, make grants or guarantee loans in accordance with t |
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What does point 1 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Taxes, fees and other forms of levies shall not be imposed or altered except by law. |
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What does point 2 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | There shall be a Consolidated Fund into which shall be deposited all public monies not allocated to specific purposesby law and from which expenditure of the State shall be met. |
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What does point 3 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Public money shall not be drawn from the Consolidated Fund except through appropriation in accordance with the law. |
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What does point 4 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Government, in the public interest, may raise loans, make grants or guarantee loans in accordance with the law. |
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What does point 5 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Government shall exercise proper management of the monetary system and public finance. It shall ensure that theservicing of public debt will not place an undue burden onfuture generations. |
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What does point 6 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Government shall ensure that the cost of recurrent expenditures is met from internal resources of the country. |
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What does point 7 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | A minimum foreign currency reserve that is adequate to meet the cost of not less than one year’s essential import must bemaintained. |
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What does point 8 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The annual budget, with a report on the budget of the previous fiscal year, shall be presented to the National Assembly by theFinance Minister. |
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What does point 9 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the budget has not been approved by the National Assembly before the beginning of the fiscal year, the precedingbudget on current expenses shall be applied until the new oneis sanctioned. Revenues shall be collected and disbursementsmade in accordance with the law in force at the end of thepreceding year. However, if one or more parts of the newbudget have been approved, they shall be put into effect. |
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What does point 10 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Any expenditure not included in the budget, or in excess of the budget appropriation, as well as the transfer of any fundfrom one part of the budget to another, shall be made inaccordance with the law. |
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What does point 11 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Funds for more than one fiscal year may be appropriated in accordance with the law if the nature of the expenditure sorequires. In such a case, each annual successive budget shallinclude the funds allocated for that year. |
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What does point 12 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Parliament shall establish a relief fund and the Druk Gyalpo shall have the prerogative to use this fund for urgent andunforeseen humanitarian relief. |
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What does point 13 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The State shall make adequate financial provisions for the independent administration of constitutional bodies. |
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What does point 14 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Unless otherwise provided for under the provisions of this Constitution or any other laws, there shall be free movementof goods and services among all the Dzongkhags. |
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What does point 15 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Trade and Commerce with foreign nations shall be regulated by law. |
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What does point 16 of Article 14 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Parliament shall not enact laws that allow monopoly except to safeguard national security. |
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Summarize the key provisions of Article 14 (Finance, Trade and Commerce) in the Bhutan Constitution | Article 14 of the Bhutan Constitution, which deals with Finance, Trade and Commerce, contains 16 key provisions that establish: . Taxes, fees and other forms of levies shall not be imposed or altered except by law. 2. There shall be a Consolidated Fund into which shall be deposited all public monies not allocated to specific purposesby law and from which expenditure of the State shall be met. 3. Public money shall not be drawn from the Consolidated Fund except through appropriation in accordance with the law. 294. The Government, in the public interest, may raise loans, make grants or guarantee loans in accordance with t |
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What does Article 15 of the Constitution of Bhutan state? | . Political parties shall ensure that national interests prevail over all other interests and, for this purpose, shall provide choicesbased on the values and aspirations of the people forresponsible and good governance. 2. Political parties shall promote national unity and progressive economic development and strive to ensure the well-being ofthe nation. 313. Candidates and political parties shall not resort to regionalism, ethnicity and religion to incite voters for electoral gain. 4. A political party shall be registered by the Election Commission on its satisfying the qualifications andrequirements set out hereinafter, that: (a) Its members shall be Bhutanese citizens and not otherwise disqualified under this Constitution; (b) Its membership is not based on region, sex, language, religion or social origin; (c) It is broad-based with cross-national membership and support and is committed to national cohesion andstability; (d) It does not accept money or any assistance other than those contributions made by its registered members,and the amount or value shall be fixed by the ElectionCommission; (e) It does not receive money or any assistance from foreign sources, be it governmental, non-governmental,private organizations or from private parties orindividuals; (f) Its members shall bear true faith and allegiance to this Constitution and uphold the sovereignty, territorialintegrity, security and unity of the Kingdom; (g) It is established for the advancement of democracy and for the social, economic and political growth ofBhutan; and (h) It has not been dissolved earlier under the provisions of section 11 of this Article. 325. Election to the National Assembly shall be by two political parties established through a primary round of election inwhich all registered political parties may participate. 6. A primary round of election shall be held to select the two political parties for the general election on the expiry of theterm of the National Assembly or in the event of dissolutionunder section 12 of this Article. 7. The two political parties obtaining the first and the second highest number of votes in the primary election shall bedeclared as the two political parties for the purpose of section5 of this Article to contest in the general election. 8. The party which wins the majority of seats in the National Assembly in the general election shall be declared as the rulingparty and the other as the opposition party. However, in thecase of casual vacancy, if the opposition party gains majorityof seats in the National Assembly after the bye-election, suchparty shall be declared as the ruling party. 9. No election shall be held where the remainder of the term of the National Assembly is less than one hundred and eightydays. 10. The members of the National Assembly belonging to one party shall not defect to the other party either individually or enbloc. 3311. A political party shall be dissolved only by declaration of the Supreme Court: (a) If the objectives or activities of the party are in contravention of the provisions of this Constitution; (b) If it has received money or assistance from foreign sources; (c) On such other grounds as may be prescribed by Parliament or under a law in force; or (d) On violation of the Electoral Laws. 12. Where the ruling party in the National Assembly stands dissolved under section 11 of this Article or the Governmentis dismissed under section 24 of Article 10 or under section 7of Article 17, the National Assembly shall also stand dissolvedand, accordingly, sections 1 to 8 of this Article shall apply. 13. During the election of the opposition party under section 14 of this Article, the National Assembly shall be suspendedanimation and the ruling party and their candidates shall notcontest in the elections. 14. Where the original opposition party stands dissolved under this Constitution, an opposition party shall be elected: (a) Within sixty days from the date of the dissolution of the original opposition party; (b) From the parties registered with the Election Commission in accordance with section 4 of thisArticle; and (c) Through an election held under the Electoral Laws to fill the seats of those constituencies which stood vacanton the dissolution of the original opposition party. 3415. Upon such election of the opposition party and the seats having been filled up, the National Assembly shall resume thereafterin accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. 16. Parliament shall, by law, regulate the formation, functions, ethical standards, and intra-party organization of politicalparties and shall ensure the transparency of party funds throughregular auditing of their accounts. |
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What is Article 15 of the Bhutan Constitution about? | Article 15 of the Bhutan Constitution is about Political Parties. It establishes and regulates: . Political parties shall ensure that national interests prevail over all other interests and, for this purpose, shall provide choicesbased on the values and aspirations of the people forresponsible and good governance. 2. Political parties shall promote national unity and progressive economic development and strive to ensure the well-being ofthe nation. 313. Candidates and political parties shall not resort to regionalism, ethnicity and religion to incite voters for electoral gain. 4. A politic |
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What does point 1 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Political parties shall ensure that national interests prevail over all other interests and, for this purpose, shall provide choicesbased on the values and aspirations of the people forresponsible and good governance. |
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What does point 2 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Political parties shall promote national unity and progressive economic development and strive to ensure the well-being ofthe nation. |
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What does point 3 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Candidates and political parties shall not resort to regionalism, ethnicity and religion to incite voters for electoral gain. |
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What does point 4 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | A political party shall be registered by the Election Commission on its satisfying the qualifications andrequirements set out hereinafter, that: (a) Its members shall be Bhutanese citizens and not otherwise disqualified under this Constitution; (b) Its membership is not based on region, sex, language, religion or social origin; (c) It is broad-based with cross-national membership and support and is committed to national cohesion andstability; (d) It does not accept money or any assistance other than those contributions made by its registered members,and the amount or value shall be fixed by the ElectionCommission; (e) It does not receive money or any assistance from foreign sources, be it governmental, non-governmental,private organizations or from private parties orindividuals; (f) Its members shall bear true faith and allegiance to this Constitution and uphold the sovereignty, territorialintegrity, security and unity of the Kingdom; (g) It is established for the advancement of democracy and for the social, economic and political growth ofBhutan; and (h) It has not been dissolved earlier under the provisions of section 11 of this Article. |
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What does point 5 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Election to the National Assembly shall be by two political parties established through a primary round of election inwhich all registered political parties may participate. |
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What does point 6 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | A primary round of election shall be held to select the two political parties for the general election on the expiry of theterm of the National Assembly or in the event of dissolutionunder section 12 of this Article. |
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What does point 7 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The two political parties obtaining the first and the second highest number of votes in the primary election shall bedeclared as the two political parties for the purpose of section5 of this Article to contest in the general election. |
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What does point 8 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The party which wins the majority of seats in the National Assembly in the general election shall be declared as the rulingparty and the other as the opposition party. However, in thecase of casual vacancy, if the opposition party gains majorityof seats in the National Assembly after the bye-election, suchparty shall be declared as the ruling party. |
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What does point 9 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | No election shall be held where the remainder of the term of the National Assembly is less than one hundred and eightydays. |
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What does point 10 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The members of the National Assembly belonging to one party shall not defect to the other party either individually or enbloc. |
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What does point 11 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | A political party shall be dissolved only by declaration of the Supreme Court: (a) If the objectives or activities of the party are in contravention of the provisions of this Constitution; (b) If it has received money or assistance from foreign sources; (c) On such other grounds as may be prescribed by Parliament or under a law in force; or (d) On violation of the Electoral Laws. |
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What does point 12 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the ruling party in the National Assembly stands dissolved under section 11 of this Article or the Governmentis dismissed under section 24 of Article 10 or under section 7of Article 17, the National Assembly shall also stand dissolvedand, accordingly, sections 1 to 8 of this Article shall apply. |
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What does point 13 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | During the election of the opposition party under section 14 of this Article, the National Assembly shall be suspendedanimation and the ruling party and their candidates shall notcontest in the elections. |
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What does point 14 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where the original opposition party stands dissolved under this Constitution, an opposition party shall be elected: (a) Within sixty days from the date of the dissolution of the original opposition party; (b) From the parties registered with the Election Commission in accordance with section 4 of thisArticle; and (c) Through an election held under the Electoral Laws to fill the seats of those constituencies which stood vacanton the dissolution of the original opposition party. |
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What does point 15 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Upon such election of the opposition party and the seats having been filled up, the National Assembly shall resume thereafterin accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. |
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What does point 16 of Article 15 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Parliament shall, by law, regulate the formation, functions, ethical standards, and intra-party organization of politicalparties and shall ensure the transparency of party funds throughregular auditing of their accounts. |
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Summarize the key provisions of Article 15 (Political Parties) in the Bhutan Constitution | Article 15 of the Bhutan Constitution, which deals with Political Parties, contains 16 key provisions that establish: . Political parties shall ensure that national interests prevail over all other interests and, for this purpose, shall provide choicesbased on the values and aspirations of the people forresponsible and good governance. 2. Political parties shall promote national unity and progressive economic development and strive to ensure the well-being ofthe nation. 313. Candidates and political parties shall not resort to regionalism, ethnicity and religion to incite voters for electoral gain. 4. A politic |
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What does Article 16 of the Constitution of Bhutan state? | . Parliament shall, by law, establish a Public Election Fund into which shall be paid every year such amounts as the ElectionCommission may consider appropriate to fund registeredpolitical parties and their candidates during elections to theNational Assembly and candidates to the National Council. 2. The payment out of the Public Election Fund shall be made by the Election Commission in a non-discriminatory mannerto registered political parties and candidates in accordance withlaws made by Parliament. 3. The Election Commission shall fix a ceiling for the total expenditure that may be incurred by political parties and theircandidates taking part in elections to the National Assembly. 4. The Election Commission shall fix a ceiling for contribution offered voluntarily by any of its registered members to apolitical party subject to the provisions of the Election FundAct. 355. The funding received by political parties and their candidates shall be subjected to scrutiny and auditing as called for by theElection Commission in accordance with laws made byParliament or law in force. |
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What is Article 16 of the Bhutan Constitution about? | Article 16 of the Bhutan Constitution is about Public Campaign Financing. It establishes and regulates: . Parliament shall, by law, establish a Public Election Fund into which shall be paid every year such amounts as the ElectionCommission may consider appropriate to fund registeredpolitical parties and their candidates during elections to theNational Assembly and candidates to the National Council. 2. The payment out of the Public Election Fund shall be made by the Election Commission in a non-discriminatory mannerto registered political parties and candidates in accordance withlaws made by Parli |
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What does point 1 of Article 16 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Parliament shall, by law, establish a Public Election Fund into which shall be paid every year such amounts as the ElectionCommission may consider appropriate to fund registeredpolitical parties and their candidates during elections to theNational Assembly and candidates to the National Council. |
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What does point 2 of Article 16 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The payment out of the Public Election Fund shall be made by the Election Commission in a non-discriminatory mannerto registered political parties and candidates in accordance withlaws made by Parliament. |
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What does point 3 of Article 16 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Election Commission shall fix a ceiling for the total expenditure that may be incurred by political parties and theircandidates taking part in elections to the National Assembly. |
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What does point 4 of Article 16 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Election Commission shall fix a ceiling for contribution offered voluntarily by any of its registered members to apolitical party subject to the provisions of the Election FundAct. |
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What does point 5 of Article 16 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The funding received by political parties and their candidates shall be subjected to scrutiny and auditing as called for by theElection Commission in accordance with laws made byParliament or law in force. |
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Summarize the key provisions of Article 16 (Public Campaign Financing) in the Bhutan Constitution | Article 16 of the Bhutan Constitution, which deals with Public Campaign Financing, contains 5 key provisions that establish: . Parliament shall, by law, establish a Public Election Fund into which shall be paid every year such amounts as the ElectionCommission may consider appropriate to fund registeredpolitical parties and their candidates during elections to theNational Assembly and candidates to the National Council. 2. The payment out of the Public Election Fund shall be made by the Election Commission in a non-discriminatory mannerto registered political parties and candidates in accordance withlaws made by Parli |
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What does Article 17 of the Constitution of Bhutan state? | . The Druk Gyalpo shall confer Dakyen to the leader or nominee of the party, which wins the majority of seats in the NationalAssembly, as the Prime Minister. 2. No person shall hold office as Prime Minister for more than two terms. 3. The Druk Gyalpo shall appoint Ministers from among the members of the National Assembly, on the recommendationof the Prime Minister, or shall remove a Minister on the adviceof the Prime Minister. 4. A candidate for the post of Prime Minister or Minister shall be an elected member of the National Assembly and a naturalborn citizen of Bhutan. 5. Not more than two members elected from the electoral constituencies of the same Dzongkhag shall be entitled to beappointed as Ministers. 6. A motion of no confidence against the Government may be moved by not less than one-third of the total number ofmembers of the National Assembly. 367. A vote of no confidence against the Government, if passed by not less than two-thirds of the total number of members of theNational Assembly, shall require the Government to bedismissed by the Druk Gyalpo. |
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What is Article 17 of the Bhutan Constitution about? | Article 17 of the Bhutan Constitution is about Formation of Government. It establishes and regulates: . The Druk Gyalpo shall confer Dakyen to the leader or nominee of the party, which wins the majority of seats in the NationalAssembly, as the Prime Minister. 2. No person shall hold office as Prime Minister for more than two terms. 3. The Druk Gyalpo shall appoint Ministers from among the members of the National Assembly, on the recommendationof the Prime Minister, or shall remove a Minister on the adviceof the Prime Minister. 4. A candidate for the post of Prime Minister or Minister shall be an |
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What does point 1 of Article 17 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Druk Gyalpo shall confer Dakyen to the leader or nominee of the party, which wins the majority of seats in the NationalAssembly, as the Prime Minister. |
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What does point 2 of Article 17 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | No person shall hold office as Prime Minister for more than two terms. |
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What does point 3 of Article 17 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Druk Gyalpo shall appoint Ministers from among the members of the National Assembly, on the recommendationof the Prime Minister, or shall remove a Minister on the adviceof the Prime Minister. |
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What does point 4 of Article 17 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | A candidate for the post of Prime Minister or Minister shall be an elected member of the National Assembly and a naturalborn citizen of Bhutan. |
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What does point 5 of Article 17 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Not more than two members elected from the electoral constituencies of the same Dzongkhag shall be entitled to beappointed as Ministers. |
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What does point 6 of Article 17 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | A motion of no confidence against the Government may be moved by not less than one-third of the total number ofmembers of the National Assembly. |
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What does point 7 of Article 17 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | A vote of no confidence against the Government, if passed by not less than two-thirds of the total number of members of theNational Assembly, shall require the Government to bedismissed by the Druk Gyalpo. |
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Summarize the key provisions of Article 17 (Formation of Government) in the Bhutan Constitution | Article 17 of the Bhutan Constitution, which deals with Formation of Government, contains 7 key provisions that establish: . The Druk Gyalpo shall confer Dakyen to the leader or nominee of the party, which wins the majority of seats in the NationalAssembly, as the Prime Minister. 2. No person shall hold office as Prime Minister for more than two terms. 3. The Druk Gyalpo shall appoint Ministers from among the members of the National Assembly, on the recommendationof the Prime Minister, or shall remove a Minister on the adviceof the Prime Minister. 4. A candidate for the post of Prime Minister or Minister shall be an |
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What does Article 18 of the Constitution of Bhutan state? | . The Opposition Party shall play a constructive role to ensure that the Government and the ruling party function inaccordance with the provisions of this Constitution, providegood governance and strive to promote the national interestand fulfil the aspirations of the people. 2. The Opposition Party shall promote national integrity, unity and harmony, and co-operation among all sections of society. 3. The Opposition Party shall endeavour to promote and engage in constructive and responsible debate in Parliament whileproviding healthy and dignified opposition to the Government. 4. The Opposition Party shall not allow party interests to prevail over the national interest. Its aim must be to make theGovernment responsible, accountable and transparent. 5. The Opposition Party shall have the right to oppose the elected Government, to articulate alternative policy positions and toquestion the Government’s conduct of public business. 6. The Opposition Party shall aid and support the Government in times of external threat, natural calamities and such othernational crises when the security and national interest of thecountry is at stake. 37Article 19 Interim Government 1. Whenever the National Assembly is dissolved, the Druk Gyalpo shall appoint an Interim Government to function for aperiod, which shall not exceed ninety days, to enable theElection Commission to hold free and fair elections. 2. The Interim Government shall consist of a Chief Advisor and other Advisors appointed by the Druk Gyalpo within fifteendays after the dissolution of the National Assembly. The ChiefJustice of Bhutan shall be appointed as the Chief Advisor. 3. Upon the appointment of the Interim Government, the Prime Minister and the Ministers who were in office immediatelybefore the National Assembly was dissolved shall resign fromoffice. 4. The Interim Government shall carry out the routine functions of the Government but shall not be entitled to take any policydecisions or enter into any agreement with foreigngovernments or organizations. 5. The Government shall be formed within ninety days from the date of dissolution of the National Assembly. 6. The Interim Government shall cease to exist from the date on which the new Prime Minister enters office when the newNational Assembly is constituted. 38Article 20 The Executive 1. The Government shall protect and strengthen the sovereignty of the Kingdom, provide good governance, and ensure peace,security, well-being and happiness of the people. 2. The Executive Power shall be vested in the Lhengye Zhungtshog which shall consist of the Ministers headed bythe Prime Minister. The number of Ministers shall bedetermined by the number of Ministries required to provideefficient and good governance. Creation of an additionalministry or reduction of any ministry shall be approved byParliament. Ministries shall not be created for the purpose onlyof appointing Ministers. 3. Subject to sections 16 and 19 of Article 2, the Lhengye Zhungtshog shall aid and advise the Druk Gyalpo in theexercise of His functions including international affairs,provided that the Druk Gyalpo may require the LhengyeZhungtshog to reconsider such advice, either generally orotherwise. 4. The Prime Minister shall keep the Druk Gyalpo informed from time to time about the affairs of the State, includinginternational affairs, and shall submit such information andfiles as called for by the Druk Gyalpo. 5. The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall: (a) Assess the state of affairs arising from developments in the State and society and from events at home andabroad; 39(b) Define the goals of State action and determine the resources required to achieve them; (c) Plan and co-ordinate government policies and ensure their implementation; and (d) Represent the Kingdom at home and abroad. 6. The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall promote an efficient civil administration based on the democratic values and principlesenshrined in this Constitution. 7. The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall be collectively responsible to the Druk Gyalpo and to Parliament. 8. The Executive shall not issue any executive order, circular, rule or notification which is inconsistent with or shall havethe effect of modifying, varying or superseding any provisionof a law made by Parliament or a law in force. |
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What is Article 18 of the Bhutan Constitution about? | Article 18 of the Bhutan Constitution is about The Opposition Party. It establishes and regulates: . The Opposition Party shall play a constructive role to ensure that the Government and the ruling party function inaccordance with the provisions of this Constitution, providegood governance and strive to promote the national interestand fulfil the aspirations of the people. 2. The Opposition Party shall promote national integrity, unity and harmony, and co-operation among all sections of society. 3. The Opposition Party shall endeavour to promote and engage in constructive and responsible deba |
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What does point 1 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Opposition Party shall play a constructive role to ensure that the Government and the ruling party function inaccordance with the provisions of this Constitution, providegood governance and strive to promote the national interestand fulfil the aspirations of the people. |
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What does point 2 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Opposition Party shall promote national integrity, unity and harmony, and co-operation among all sections of society. |
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What does point 3 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Opposition Party shall endeavour to promote and engage in constructive and responsible debate in Parliament whileproviding healthy and dignified opposition to the Government. |
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What does point 4 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Opposition Party shall not allow party interests to prevail over the national interest. Its aim must be to make theGovernment responsible, accountable and transparent. |
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What does point 5 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Opposition Party shall have the right to oppose the elected Government, to articulate alternative policy positions and toquestion the Government’s conduct of public business. |
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What does point 6 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Opposition Party shall aid and support the Government in times of external threat, natural calamities and such othernational crises when the security and national interest of thecountry is at stake. 37Article 19 Interim Government |
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What does point 7 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Whenever the National Assembly is dissolved, the Druk Gyalpo shall appoint an Interim Government to function for aperiod, which shall not exceed ninety days, to enable theElection Commission to hold free and fair elections. |
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What does point 8 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Interim Government shall consist of a Chief Advisor and other Advisors appointed by the Druk Gyalpo within fifteendays after the dissolution of the National Assembly. The ChiefJustice of Bhutan shall be appointed as the Chief Advisor. |
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What does point 9 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Upon the appointment of the Interim Government, the Prime Minister and the Ministers who were in office immediatelybefore the National Assembly was dissolved shall resign fromoffice. |
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What does point 10 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Interim Government shall carry out the routine functions of the Government but shall not be entitled to take any policydecisions or enter into any agreement with foreigngovernments or organizations. |
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What does point 11 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Government shall be formed within ninety days from the date of dissolution of the National Assembly. |
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What does point 12 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Interim Government shall cease to exist from the date on which the new Prime Minister enters office when the newNational Assembly is constituted. 38Article 20 The Executive |
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What does point 13 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Government shall protect and strengthen the sovereignty of the Kingdom, provide good governance, and ensure peace,security, well-being and happiness of the people. |
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What does point 14 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Executive Power shall be vested in the Lhengye Zhungtshog which shall consist of the Ministers headed bythe Prime Minister. The number of Ministers shall bedetermined by the number of Ministries required to provideefficient and good governance. Creation of an additionalministry or reduction of any ministry shall be approved byParliament. Ministries shall not be created for the purpose onlyof appointing Ministers. |
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What does point 15 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Subject to sections 16 and 19 of Article 2, the Lhengye Zhungtshog shall aid and advise the Druk Gyalpo in theexercise of His functions including international affairs,provided that the Druk Gyalpo may require the LhengyeZhungtshog to reconsider such advice, either generally orotherwise. |
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What does point 16 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Prime Minister shall keep the Druk Gyalpo informed from time to time about the affairs of the State, includinginternational affairs, and shall submit such information andfiles as called for by the Druk Gyalpo. |
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What does point 17 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall: (a) Assess the state of affairs arising from developments in the State and society and from events at home andabroad; 39(b) Define the goals of State action and determine the resources required to achieve them; (c) Plan and co-ordinate government policies and ensure their implementation; and (d) Represent the Kingdom at home and abroad. |
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What does point 18 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall promote an efficient civil administration based on the democratic values and principlesenshrined in this Constitution. |
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What does point 19 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Lhengye Zhungtshog shall be collectively responsible to the Druk Gyalpo and to Parliament. |
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What does point 20 of Article 18 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Executive shall not issue any executive order, circular, rule or notification which is inconsistent with or shall havethe effect of modifying, varying or superseding any provisionof a law made by Parliament or a law in force. |
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Summarize the key provisions of Article 18 (The Opposition Party) in the Bhutan Constitution | Article 18 of the Bhutan Constitution, which deals with The Opposition Party, contains 20 key provisions that establish: . The Opposition Party shall play a constructive role to ensure that the Government and the ruling party function inaccordance with the provisions of this Constitution, providegood governance and strive to promote the national interestand fulfil the aspirations of the people. 2. The Opposition Party shall promote national integrity, unity and harmony, and co-operation among all sections of society. 3. The Opposition Party shall endeavour to promote and engage in constructive and responsible deba |
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What does Article 21 of the Constitution of Bhutan state? | . The Judiciary shall safeguard, uphold, and administer Justice fairly and independently without fear, favour, or undue delayin accordance with the Rule of Law to inspire trust andconfidence and to enhance access to Justice. 2. The judicial authority of Bhutan shall be vested in the Royal Courts of Justice comprising the Supreme Court, the HighCourt, the Dzongkhag Court, the Dungkhag Court and suchother Courts and Tribunals as may be established from timeto time by the Druk Gyalpo on the recommendation of theNational Judicial Commission. 403. The Supreme Court shall be a court of record. 4. The Chief Justice of Bhutan shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the Supreme Court or from among eminentjurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His hand andseal in consultation with the National Judicial Commission. 5. The Drangpons of the Supreme Court shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the High Court or from amongeminent jurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His handand seal in consultation with the National Judicial Commission. 6. The term of office of: (a) The Chief Justice of Bhutan shall be five years or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whichever isearlier; and (b) The Drangpons of the Supreme Court shall be ten years or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whicheveris earlier. 7. The Supreme Court of Bhutan, which shall comprise the Chief Justice and four Drangpons, shall be the highest appellateauthority to entertain appeals against the judgments, orders,or decisions of the High Court in all matters and shall havethe power to review its judgments and orders. 8. Where a question of law or fact is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion ofthe Supreme Court, the Druk Gyalpo may refer the questionto the Supreme Court for its consideration, which shall hearthe reference and submit its opinion to Him. 419. The Supreme Court may, on its own motion or on an application made by the Attorney General or by a party to acase, withdraw any case pending before the High Courtinvolving a substantial question of law of general importancerelating to the interpretation of this Constitution and disposeoff the case itself. 10. The Supreme Court and the High Court may issue such declarations, orders, directions or writs as may be appropriatein the circumstances of each case. 11. The Chief Justice of the High Court shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the High Court or from amongeminent jurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His handand seal, on the recommendation of the National JudicialCommission. 12. The Drangpons of the High Court shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the Dzongkhag Courts or from amongeminent jurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His handand seal, on the recommendation of the National JudicialCommission. 13. The term of office of the Chief Justice and the Drangpons of the High Court shall be ten years or until attaining the age ofsixty years, whichever is earlier. 14. The High Court of Bhutan, which shall comprise of a Chief Justice and eight Drangpons, shall be the court of appeal fromthe Dzongkhag Courts and Tribunals in all matters and shallexercise original jurisdiction in matters not within thejurisdiction of the Dzongkhag Courts and Tribunals. 4215. The independence of the Drangpons of the Supreme Court and the High Court shall be guaranteed, provided that aDrangpon may be censured or suspended by a command ofthe Druk Gyalpo on the recommendation of the NationalJudicial Commission for proven misbehaviour, which, in theopinion of the Commission, does not deserve impeachment. 16. Parliament may, by law, establish impartial and independent Administrative Tribunals as well as Alternative DisputeResolution centres. 17. The Druk Gyalpo shall appoint members of the National Judicial Commission by warrant under His hand and seal. TheNational Judicial Commission shall comprise: (a) The Chief Justice of Bhutan as Chairperson; (b) The senior most Drangpon of the Supreme Court;(c) The Chairperson of the Legislative Committee of the National Assembly; and (d) The Attorney General. 18. Every person has the right to approach the courts in matters arising out of the Constitution or other laws subject to section23 of Article 7. |
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What is Article 21 of the Bhutan Constitution about? | Article 21 of the Bhutan Constitution is about The Judiciary. It establishes and regulates: . The Judiciary shall safeguard, uphold, and administer Justice fairly and independently without fear, favour, or undue delayin accordance with the Rule of Law to inspire trust andconfidence and to enhance access to Justice. 2. The judicial authority of Bhutan shall be vested in the Royal Courts of Justice comprising the Supreme Court, the HighCourt, the Dzongkhag Court, the Dungkhag Court and suchother Courts and Tribunals as may be established from timeto time by the Druk Gyalpo on the recomme |
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What does point 1 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Judiciary shall safeguard, uphold, and administer Justice fairly and independently without fear, favour, or undue delayin accordance with the Rule of Law to inspire trust andconfidence and to enhance access to Justice. |
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What does point 2 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The judicial authority of Bhutan shall be vested in the Royal Courts of Justice comprising the Supreme Court, the HighCourt, the Dzongkhag Court, the Dungkhag Court and suchother Courts and Tribunals as may be established from timeto time by the Druk Gyalpo on the recommendation of theNational Judicial Commission. |
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What does point 3 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Supreme Court shall be a court of record. |
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What does point 4 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Chief Justice of Bhutan shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the Supreme Court or from among eminentjurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His hand andseal in consultation with the National Judicial Commission. |
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What does point 5 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Drangpons of the Supreme Court shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the High Court or from amongeminent jurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His handand seal in consultation with the National Judicial Commission. |
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What does point 6 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The term of office of: (a) The Chief Justice of Bhutan shall be five years or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whichever isearlier; and (b) The Drangpons of the Supreme Court shall be ten years or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whicheveris earlier. |
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What does point 7 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Supreme Court of Bhutan, which shall comprise the Chief Justice and four Drangpons, shall be the highest appellateauthority to entertain appeals against the judgments, orders,or decisions of the High Court in all matters and shall havethe power to review its judgments and orders. |
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What does point 8 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | Where a question of law or fact is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion ofthe Supreme Court, the Druk Gyalpo may refer the questionto the Supreme Court for its consideration, which shall hearthe reference and submit its opinion to Him. |
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What does point 9 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Supreme Court may, on its own motion or on an application made by the Attorney General or by a party to acase, withdraw any case pending before the High Courtinvolving a substantial question of law of general importancerelating to the interpretation of this Constitution and disposeoff the case itself. |
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What does point 10 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Supreme Court and the High Court may issue such declarations, orders, directions or writs as may be appropriatein the circumstances of each case. |
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What does point 11 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Chief Justice of the High Court shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the High Court or from amongeminent jurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His handand seal, on the recommendation of the National JudicialCommission. |
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What does point 12 of Article 21 in the Bhutan Constitution state? | The Drangpons of the High Court shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the Dzongkhag Courts or from amongeminent jurists by the Druk Gyalpo, by warrant under His handand seal, on the recommendation of the National JudicialCommission. |