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(2) Despite clause (1), the National Assembly may, by resolution
supported by the votes of at least two-thirds of all the members of
the National Assembly, extend the period prescribed in respect of
any particular matter under clause (1), by a period not exceeding one
year.
(3) The power of the National Assembly contemplated under
clause (2), may be exercised—
(a) only once in respect of any particular matter; and
(b) only in exceptional circumstances to be certified by the
Speaker of the National Assembly.
(4) For the purposes of clause (1), the Attorney-General, in
consultation with the Commission for the Implementation of the
Constitution, shall prepare the relevant Bills for tabling before
Parliament, as soon as reasonably practicable, to enable Parliament to
enact the legislation within the period specified.
(5) If Parliament fails to enact any particular legislation within the
specified time, any person may petition the High Court on the matter.
(6) The High Court in determining a petition under clause (5)
may—
(a) make a declaratory order on the matter; and
(b) transmit an order directing Parliament and the AttorneyGeneral to take steps to ensure that the required legislation
is enacted, within the period specified in the order, and to
report the progress to the Chief Justice.
(7) If Parliament fails to enact legislation in accordance with an
order under clause (6) (b), the Chief Justice shall advise the President
to dissolve Parliament and the President shall dissolve Parliament.
(8) If Parliament has been dissolved under clause (7), the
new Parliament shall enact the required legislation within the
periods mentioned in the Fifth Schedule beginning with the date of
commencement of the term of the new Parliament.
(9) If the new Parliament fails to enact legislation in accordance
with clause (8), the provisions of clauses (1) to (8) shall apply afresh.

Transitional and
consequential
provisions.

262. The transitional and consequential provisions set out in the
Sixth Schedule shall take effect on the effective date.

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