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Delegate
groups submit suggestions on detailed basic principles for legislation of
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw, and Region and State
Hluttaws to the Plenary Session of the National Convention
YANGON,
9 Jan — The Plenary Session of the National Convention continued at
Pyidaungsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin Camp in
It
was attended by Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and
Commission members, Chairman of the National Convention Convening Work
Committee Chief Justice U Aung Toe and Work Committee members, Chairman of the
National Convention Convening Management Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun
Maung and Management Committee members, chairmen and officials of the
respective sub-committees, delegates of National Unity Party, Union Pa-O
National Organization, Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization, Lahu
National Development Party, Union Kayin League, Kokang Democracy and Unity
Party, and Wa National Development Party, representatives-elect of National
Unity Party and Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization, independent
representatives-elect, delegates of national races from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin,
Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan State (South), Shan State(North), and Shan State
(East), Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady
Divisions, delegates of peasants from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine,
Shan State (South), Shan State(North), and Shan State (East), Sagaing,
Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates
of intellectuals and intelligentsia and delegates of workers from Kachin,
Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan State (South), Shan State(North), and
Shan State (East), Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and
Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of State service personnel from the State Peace
and Development Council Office, the President’s Office, the Pyithu Hluttaw
Office, the Government Office, the Supreme Court, the Attorney-General’s
Office, the Auditor-General’s Office, the Multi-party Democracy General
Election Commission Office, the Office of Civil Service Selection and Training
Board, the Yangon City Development Committee, the Mandalay City Development
Committee, and ministries concerned, other invited delegates, delegates of
national race groups that have returned to the legal fold and exchanged arms
for peace.
Before
the Plenary Session of the National Convention at 10:30 am, Chairman of the
NCCC Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and Commission members, NCC Work Committee
Chairman Chief Justice U Aung Toe and Work Committee members, NCC Management
Committee Chairman Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and Management Committee
members, chairmen of sub-committees, officials, delegates of political
parties, representatives-elect, delegates of national races, delegates of
peasants, delegates of workers, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia,
delegates of State service personnel, and other invited delegates signed in
the attendance books at the Pyidaungsu Hall and recreation hall for the
delegates.
U
Sai Tint Aung of Delegate Group of Peasants presided over the Plenary Session
of the National Convention together with Dr Paik Tin of National Convention
Convening Work Committee, U Tun Yin Law of Delegate Group of Political
Parties, U San Tha Aung of Delegate Group of Representatives-elect, U Mann Ohn
Maung of Delegate Group of National Races, U Kyaw Myo Win of Delegate Group of
Workers, U Hla Myint of Delegate Group of Intellectual and Intelligentsia, U
Hla Tin of Delegate Group of State Service Personnel and U Paw Laik Kham of
Other Invited Persons.
Director
(Meeting) U Than Aung of the National Convention Convening Work Committee
Office acted as Master of Ceremonies and Deputy Director U Aung Kyi as
co-master of ceremonies.
The
MC announced the validity of the meeting as 1,065 delegates out of 1,079 were
present, accounting for 98.70 per cent.
Delegates
to the National Convention submitted their proposals on detailed basic
principles to be laid down for legislation of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu
Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw and Region or State Hluttaw.
First,
U Kyaw Thant of the Ministry of Construction presented the proposals of
Delegate Group of State Service Personnel.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
Next,
U Kyaw Hlaing of the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races
and Development Affairs presented the proposals. The plenary session took a
break.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
When
the plenary session resumed, U Thein Lwin of the Ministry of Finance and
Revenue presented proposals of Delegate Group of State Service Personnel.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
Next,
proposals of Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons were presented. First, U
Sai Khun Mein of Shwepyiaye (MTA) of Other Invited Persons presented the
proposals. The plenary session took a break.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
When
the plenary session resumed U Hudston of Kayah State Special Region-2
presented the proposals.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
Next,
U Aung Myint of Shan State (North) Special Region-2 presented the proposals.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
The
Plenary Session of the National Convention adjourned at 3.40 pm.
The
Plenary Session of the National Convention continues tomorrow at 9 am.
Only
when National Convention is completed successfully, will the Constitution be
drafted If the Constitution
emerges, the government can fulfils requirements of national races according
to law for flourishing freedom, equality and fairness throughout nation
YANGON,
9 Jan — A mass meeting in support of the National Convention took place at
Four
columns comprising members of Union Solidarity and Development Association
from Loikaw, Dimawhso, Pruhso, Bawlake, Phasaung, Meisei, and
Advocate
U Toe Yei presided over the meeting together with members of the panel of
chairmen Vice-Chairman U Tun Kyaw of Kayinni National People’s Liberation
Front Peace Group, Secretary U Mu Di of Kayinni National Unity and Solidarity
Organization, towns elders U Than Maung, U P Maung Soe, U Khun Aung Khun and U
Hla Myo Swe. Loikaw Township USDA Executive Daw Aye Aye Khaing and Loikaw
Township USDA member Daw Mya Sanda Aung acted as MCs.
Meeting
Chairman Toe Yei delivered an address. He said that the National Convention,
which is the basic one of the seven-point Road Map, is being reconvened from 5
December 2005. The National Convention is shaping the necessary structures for
the emergence of a peaceful, modern, developed and discipline-flourishing
genuine democratic nation.
Tatmadaw
Government had laid down Our Three Main National Causes as its policies —
non-disintegration of the
It
is known to all that the government is striving day and night for implementing
the plans in all aspects of the country to keep abreast of other nations. In
building the modern and developed democratic nation, progress of
infrastructures will contribute to development of the upperstructures such as
politics, administration, social, culture and democracy affairs. Moreover,
emphasis was placed on ensuring national reconsolidation in the nation,
accepting a concept that the strength of the nation lies within. Hence, 17
national race armed groups had returned to the legal fold.
While
undertaking development of the nation, emphasis is being placed on emergence
of a Constitution to be in conformity with religion, culture and customs of
the national races and nature of the future State, on reviewing progress of
current international status, and taking lessons of the past for shaping a
discipline-flourishing democratic nation that people long for. In the past,
two Constitutions were drawn in 1947 and 1974.
Due
to weaknesses of these constitutions and commitments of racism and and
religion, the nation faced the danger of the Union being disintegrated and
losing
On
30 August 2003, the seven-point Road Map that people desire was adopted
firmly.
It
can be observed through media that altogether 1,080 delegates are attending
the National Convention and holding discussions on basic principles and
detailed basic principles for drafting the Constitution. The National
Convention, in which delegates of the all strata and political parties
including delegates of 17 armed groups that had returned to the legal fold are
attending, plays a crucial role in the national politics.
Delegates
of eight groups had laid down six objectives and 104 basic principles and are
implementing them.
Only
when the National Convention will reach its goal successfully, will the
Constitution be drafted. If the Constitution emerges, the government can
fulfill requirements of the national races according to law for flourishing
freedom, equality and fairness throughout the nation.
Successful
holding of the National Convention, the basis of the seven-point Road Map, is
the national politics of the entire people.
In
conclusion, the meeting chairman urged people of
Afterwards,
Kayah State War Veterans Organization Member WO Khin Maung Yi (Retd) tabled a
motion calling for the support of the National Convention.
The
National Convention is the genuine one and it plays an important role to draft
the enduring Constitution essential for serving national interest. This is
why, the 104 basic principles and the detailed basic principles have been
adopted by the 1,080 NC delegates. The disturbances aimed at halting the
National Convention had to be overcome through the strength and unity of the
entire national people.
It
can be seen that the delegates who are now attending the National Convention
is 99.44 per cent and the enduring Constitution for the national interest
becomes necessary in order not to cause disintegration of the Union due to the
weakness of the past constitutions.
The
National Convention has been systematically convened in accord with common
desire through democratic practices.
The
six objectives of the National Convention were also laid down for the emergene
of the Constitution to lead the nation. It is essential for the Tatmadaw to
play the political leadership role in the country because of lack of
experience of people who would lead the transitional period. It can be seen
that the 104 basic principles and the detailed principles coordinated at the
National Convention are better than the previous ones. Thus, he supported the
tasks for the emergence of the enduring constitution in accord with the six
objectives and democracy system.
It
is obvious to see that the State, on its part, invited the national race armed
groups and political forces so that the National Convention can draft the
Constitution rapidly.
Nowadays,
The
seven-point Road Map has being implemented to develop the nation and, at the
same time, the infrastructures needed for building the modern and developed
nation have been constructed after laying down the short and long-term
economic projects. That is why, the per capita incomes increase much compared
to 1988-89. The rice production increased and motor roads, bridges, dams,
railroads, airport, ports, and industrial zones proved to be development of
the nation.
Besides,
equitable development of areas including border areas has been achieved by
implementing the five rural development tasks. All nationalities in
In
conclusion, he seconded the motion to support the National Convention
essential for emergence of the Constitution to build the modern, developed,
discipline-flourishing democratic nation in order to be able to manage the
economic, political, social and defence affairs in the long-term interests
with legislative, judicial and administrative powers.
Advocate
U Maung Maung Yu discussed that ongoing National Convention started in January
1993, and it is a fundamental programme for the emergence of an enduring State
constitution. It reflects the wishes of the people and the essence of the
national cause. So the National Convention is the one that represents the
State and the entire mass of people.
No
one cannot obstruct the National Convention as it is a milestone of national
politics of a nation. Democracy cannot be shaped without a constitution. Many
global nations are exercising the three branches of State power —
legislative, judicial and executive powers after drawing their respective
constitutions. In
Daw
Myint Than Oo, executive of Kayah State Women’s Affairs Organization tabled
a motion in support of the National Convention. She said the National
Convention is being held in accord with the six noble objectives to write a
complete enduring constitution. Among the objectives, ‘Our Three Main
National Causes’ — non-disintegration of the
It
is out of the question to practise a democracy with other person’s or
organization’s constitution. At a time when the country’s transition into
a democracy is still immature, the role of the Tatmadaw is still important for
the national political leadership of the State as other single organization is
not in a position to lead the country. So, the people’s delegates, the
Tatmadaw and political parties are to work together for the nation’s
democracy to reach its maturity.
Measures
were taken before the start of the National Convention. And so far the NC has
completed 70 percent of its work to frame a constitution. Therefore, all the
people fully support the National Convention.
Next, U Soe Htwe, a native of Loikaw, tabled a motion in support of the
National Convention, saying that the constitution is the lifeblood of a
country. It must be beneficial to the State and consistent with the wishes of
the people. Without a constitution, a genuine democracy with discipline
flourishing cannot be shaped in a nation. So, National Convention delegates
are striving for the emergence of an enduring constitution. In conclusion, he
said all the people of
Daw
Aye Aye Mu, executive of Loikaw Township Maternal and Child Welfare
Association tabled a motion in support of the National Convention. She said
despite hindrances and disturbances from inside and outside the nation, the
Tatmadaw government is striving day in, day out to shape a peaceful, modern
and developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation. As a result,
Executive
of Kayah State USDA U Maw Rah discussed that
Although
The
Government designated 24 development regions for the equitable development of
the regions in the
A
total of 37 delegates representing the groups who exchanged arms for peace,
national races, farmers and labours in
It
is appropriate to take action against a member of the Pyithu Hluttaw in accord
with the law and bylaws of the Pyithu Hluttaw and against a member of
the Amyotha Hluttaw in accord with
the law and bylaws of the Amyotha Hluttaw
YANGON,
9 Jan — The following is a translation of suggestions of Delegate Group of
National Races submitted to the plenary session of the National Convention by
U Shi Thi of Sagaing Division regarding the detailed basic principles for
legislation of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Amyotha Hluttaw,
and Region or State Hluttaw in formulating the State Constitution on 5 January
at Nyaunghnapin Camp in
We
are going to present our suggestions based on the clarification made by the
National Convention Convening Work Committee Chairman at the plenary session
of the National Convention concerning the detailed basic principles for
legislation of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw and
Region and State Hluttaws. The delegate group of peasants comprises various
nationalities and people of all walks of life from 63 districts in 14 states
and divisions. Taking the bitter experiences of the past as lessons and
reviewing the present objective conditions correctly, we of the delegate group
compiled our paper with firm resolve for emergence of a durable constitution
that ensures the perpetuation and unity of the
We
present the paper in support of the clarification made by the Work Committee
Chairman. In addition, there may be some other suggestions we believe members
of the panel of chairmen can use as necessary if they assume them appropriate.
We will accept with pleasure if the panel of chairmen explains the matters
that can be inclusive at the respective hluttaws according to the law. Please
let us know if there are matters which can be mentioned as directive
principles. In our view the powers and functions of the President should
include the power to convene the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. The President should also
have the power to inform the Speaker about the convening of the special
session or emergency session.
Means
should be prescribed for the casting of votes and approvals at the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw concerning the non-specific matters that need the decision and
approval of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. In our view, a detailed basic principle
concerning the majority vote of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw members to decide a
non-specific matter in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw should be also laid down. The
right to vote of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker who is also a member of the
Hluttaw should also be prescribed.
We
assume that it is appropriate to take action against a member of the Pyithu
Hluttaw in accord with the law and bylaws of the Pyithu Hluttaw and against a
member of the Amyotha Hluttaw in accord with the law and bylaws of the Amyotha
Hluttaw. The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw should inform the respective hluttaws about
the matter without taking action against the member concerned.
In
accordance with our paper on suggestions concerning the legislation of the
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw we present a compilation of the detailed basic principles
that should be adopted as follows;
(1)
“The first session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw should be held within 15 days
after the beginning of the first session of the Pyithu Hluttaw”.
The
Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall convene the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.”
(2)
“The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall call the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
session at least once a year. The maximum time limit between one meeting and
another should not exceed 12 months”
(3)
The following tasks shall be carried out at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw meetings:
(a)
Recording the address delivered by the President
(b)
(c)
Submitting and discussing and making decision on a bill
(d)
Discussing and deciding the opinion and remarks of the President concerning a
bill approved by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
(e)
Discussing and deciding the matter the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw has to implement in
accord with the provisions contained in the Constitution
(f)
Discussing, deciding and recording the reports presented to the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw
(g)
Submitting proposals, and making discussions and decisions
(h)
Asking questions and replying answers
(i)
Implementing the matters permitted by the Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
(4)
“The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall call a special session or an
emergency session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw as necessary”
(5)
“The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker shall convene a special session or an
emergency session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw soonest when the President informs
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker to convene a special session or an emergency
session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw”
(6)
“The Speaker of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall convene a special session of the
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw when at least one fourth of the total number of members of
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw ask to convene the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw”
(7)
(a) “The first day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall be valid if more
than half the number of members, who have the right to attend the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw meeting, are present. The meeting if invalid, shall be adjourned.”
(b)
“The meetings that are adjourned due to invalidity in accord with the sub
para (a) as well as the valid meetings that are extended will be valid if at
least one third of the Hluttaw members are present.”
(8)
(a) Save as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a matter that should be
decided through voting, shall be determined by a majority of votes of the
members present and voting.
(b)
The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or the Deputy Speaker acting as such,
shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting
vote in the case of an equality of votes.
(9)
“If for a period of 15 consecutive days a member of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is
without permission of the Speaker absent from all meetings of the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw, Speaker shall inform the Hluttaw concerned to take action against the
member according to the prescribed rules. Provided that in computing the said
period of 15 days on account shall be taken of any period during which the
Chamber is prorogued, or is adjourned.”
(10)
“Although there are vacant seats, the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall have the
right to carry out its tasks. Moreover, the session shall not be annulled, if
the acts of some person who was not entitled to do so sat or vote or took part
in the proceedings are discovered later”
The
reports, papers and hluttaw records published by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or under
its authority shall be privileged
YANGON,
9 Jan— The following is a translation of suggestions of Delegate Group of
National Races submitted to the plenary session of the National Convention by
Daw San San Htay of Ayeyawady Division regarding the detailed basic principles
for legislation of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Amyotha
Hluttaw, and Region or State Hluttaw in formulating the State Constitution on
5 January at Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division.
The
functions and records of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall be published for public
information. But the functions and records restricted by a law or decisions of
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall not be published.
The
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall have the right to make laws for the whole or any part
of the
If
a bill initially presented at the Pyithu Hluttaw or the Amyotha Hluttaw is
approved by both Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw, it shall be presumed that
the bill is approved by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
When
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw enacts a law, it shall entrust the right to issue
rules, regulation and bylaws concerning the law to the Union level
organizations formed according to the Constitution and authorize the
respective organizations or authority to issue notifications, orders,
directives and procedures.
If
both the Pyithu Hluttaw and the Amyotha Hluttaw decide to annul or amend any
one the rules, regulations or bylaws, it shall be presumed that the rules,
regulations or bylaws are annulled or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw. If
there is any disagreement between the Pyithu Hluttaw and the Amyotha Hluttaw
concerning the said rules, regulations or bylaws, it shall be decided by the
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
If
a decision is made to annul or amend any of the rules, regulations or bylaws,
the decision shall be without prejudice, however, to the validity of any
action previously taken under the rules, regulations or bylaws.
The
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall give the decision on matters in connection with
ratifying, cancelling and withdrawing from international agreements, regional
treaties or bilateral agreements submitted by the President and fix the
international, regional or bilateral agreements that do not need Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw’s approval and delegate the President to ratify, cancel and withdraw
from them.
If
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is not in session, the discussion and decisions on the
matter shall be made at the nearest Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session.
When
the President after issuing an ordinance having the force of law submits it to
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw for approval, the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall make a
decision to approve it or not, and fix the ordinance’s expiary date if the
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approves the ordinance.
The
Union level organizations formed under the Constitution, shall have the right
to submit bills on matters under their management, to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
in accord with the rules.
Bills
on national plans, annual budgets and taxation, which are to be submitted
exclusively by the Union government shall be presented to the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw in accord with the prescribed provisions for decision.
Except
the bills that are prescribed by the Constitution to be discussed and decided
exclusively at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the bills submitted by the Union level
organizations formed under the Constitution, to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall
be discussed initially at the Pyithu Hluttaw or the Amyotha Hluttaw according
to the prescribed provisions.
If
a need arises to scrutinize the bills, that are to be discussed and approved
exclusively at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, they are to be scrutinized jointly by
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw bill committee and the Amyotha Hluttaw bill committee,
and the bills together with the findings and comments of the joint committee
can be submitted to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw in accordance with prescribed
provisions.
If
there arises disagreement between the Pyithu Hluttaw and the Amyotha Hluttaw
concerning a bill, the bill should be discussed and approved at the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw.
The President shall sign the bills and shall promulgate them into law.
The
President shall send a bill back to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw together with his
comments.
Although
the President does not send a bill back to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw together
with his comments within the fixed time, if the Bill is not signed by the
President within 14 days after the date of presentation, the same shall be
become an Act in like manner as if he had signed it.
If
the President sends back the bill to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw together with his
comments within the fixed time, the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw after studying the
President’s comments, can accept his comments or can decide to amend the
bill, or shall make a decision to approve the bill in its original state if it
does not agree the President’s comments.
The
President shall sign the bill and enact it into an Act on the last of the said
seven days if the bill so amended according to his comments or his comments
are not accepted and the bill approved in its original state is sent back to
him with the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s decision.
If
the bill sent back to the President by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is not signed by
the President within the fixed time, the same shall be become an Act in like
manner as if he had signed it on the last date of the said time limit.
The
Acts signed by the President and the Acts deemed to have been signed by the
President shall be promulgated in the gazette. The Act shall come into force
on the date of such promulgation unless the contrary intention is expressed.
Members
of the organizations representing the Union level organizations formed under
the Constitution while attending the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw with the permission of
the Speaker shall explain the bills and other matters in connection with their
respective organizations.
The
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker shall supervise the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw sessions,
invite the President, if the President informs him of his desire to address
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, have the power to invite organization and persons
representing any Union level organizations formed under the Constitution to
attend and give clarifications on one of the matters of the ongoing
discussions of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session if necessary, and implement his
other powers and functions designated by the constitution or any law.
The
Union level organizations formed under the Constitution shall submit their
general condition, necessary to be presented to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, with
the permission of the Speaker.
Subject
to the provisions contained in the constitution, and the provisions stipulated
in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw law, members of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall have
freedom of speech and voting at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
Concerning
the discussions and functions of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and the Joint
Committee, a Pyidaungsu Hluttaw member shall be absolutely privileged, except
under the laws of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
If
there arises a need to arrest a Pyidaungsu Hluttaw member attending a
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session or a person attending the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
session at the invitation of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker, the reliable
evidence shall be submitted to the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker. He shall not be
arrested without the prior permission of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker.
The
reports, papers and hluttaw records published by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or
under its authority shall be privileged.
In
accordance with our paper on suggestions concerning the legislation of the
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw we present a compilation of the detailed basic principles
that should be adopted as follows;
(1)
“The first session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw should be held within 15 days
after the beginning of the first session of the Pyithu Hluttaw”.
The
Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall convene the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.”
(2)
“The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall call the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
session at least once a year. The maximum time limit between one meeting and
another should not exceed 12 months”
(3)
The following tasks shall be carried out at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw meetings:
(a)
Recording the address delivered by the President
(b)
Reading out and recording the message sent by the President and other messages
permitted by the President
(c)
Submitting and discussing and making decision on a bill
(d)
Discussing and deciding the opinion and remarks of the President concerning a
bill approved by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
(e)
Discussing and deciding the matter the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw has to implement in
accord with the provisions contained in the Constitution
(f)
Discussing, deciding and recording the reports presented to the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw
(g)
Submitting proposals, and making discussions and decisions
(h)
Asking questions and replying answers
(i)
Implementing the matters permitted by the Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
(4)
“The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall call a special session or an
emergency session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw as necessary”.
(5)
“The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker shall convene a special session or an
emergency session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw soonest when the President informs
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker to convene a special session or an emergency
session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw”.
(6)
“The Speaker of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall convene a special session of the
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw when at least one fourth of the total number of members of
the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw ask to convene the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw”.
(7)
(a) “The first day session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall be valid if more
than half the number of members, who have the right to attend the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw meeting, are present. The meeting if invalid, shall be adjourned.
(b)
“The meetings that are adjourned due to invalidity in accord with the sub
para (a) as well as the valid meetings that are extended will be valid if at
least one third of the Hluttaw members are present.”
(8)
(a) Save as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a matter that should be
decided through voting, shall be determined by a majority of votes of the
members present and voting.
(b)
The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw or the Deputy Speaker acting as such,
shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting
vote in the case of an equality of votes.
(9)
“If for a period of 15 consecutive days a member of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw is
without permission of the Speaker absent from all meetings of the Pyidaungsu
Hluttaw, Speaker shall inform the Hluttaw concerned to take action against the
member according to the prescribed rules. Provided that in computing the said
period of 15 days on account shall be taken of any period during which the
Chamber is prorogued, or is adjourned.”
(10)
“Although there are vacant seats, the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall have the
right to carry out its tasks. Moreover, the session shall not be annulled, if
the acts of some person who was not entitled to do so sat or vote or took part
in the proceedings are discovered later”
(11)
“The functions and records of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall be published for
public information. But the functions and records restricted by a law or
decisions of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall not be published.”
(12)
(a) The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw shall have the right to make laws for the whole or
any part of the
(b)
If a bill initially presented at the Pyithu Hluttaw or the Amyotha Hluttaw is
approved by both Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw, it shall be presumed that
the bill is approved by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
Proposals
to be published
YANGON,
9 Jan — Delegate Group of State Service Personnel presented proposals on the
detailed basic principles for legislation of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyuthu
Hluttaw, Amyotha Hluttaw, and Region or State Hluttaws today at the Plenary
Session of the National Convention at Pyidaungsu Hall of Nyaunghnapin Camp in
