(d)
(e)
6.
ceases to be a member of Parliament; or
is removed by a decision of Parliament, supported by not less than two-thirds
of all members of Parliament.
Leader of the opposition. (Article 82A)
Under the multi organisations or multiparty form of democracy a leader of opposition in
Parliament must be elected and his or her status, role and functions and the benefits of the
office must be as provided in the law passed by Parliament.
7.
Vacation of office by a member of Parliament. (Article 83)
A member of Parliament loses his or her seat in any of the following instances—
(a)
on resignation in writing to the Speaker;
(b)
if he or she subsequently ceases to qualify to be a member of Parliament;
(c)
if he or she is absent from fifteen sittings without permission of Speaker ;
(d)
if he or she is found guilty of violation of Leadership Code of Conduct;
(e)
if he or she is recalled by the voters in his or her constituency;
(f)
if he or she joins another party or leaves the party and decides to remain an
independent member;
(g)
if a member was elected as an independent and joins a party; or
(h)
on appointment as a public officer.
8.
Right to recall a member of Parliament. (Article 84)
(1)
Before the end of term of Parliament the voters may through a petition in
writing to the Speaker recall their representative on any of the following grounds—
(a)
physical or mental incapacity;
(b)
misconduct or misbehavior likely to bring hatred or disgrace to the office; or
(c)
continuous deserting of the electorate without reasonable cause.
(2)
The recall of a member of Parliament shall be by a petition signed by at least
two-thirds of the registered voters of the constituency.
(3)
The right to recall a member can only be exercised if the movement political
system is in place.
9.
Committees of Parliament. (Article 90)
Parliament shall appoint committees for efficient running of its functions.
10.
Payments to members of Parliament. (Article 85)
A member of Parliament shall be paid such allowances, gratuity and pension, and shall be provided
with such facilities, as may be determined by Parliament.
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