(1) of this article applies, service as a public officer under the Government in
existence immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution shall
be deemed to be continuous with service as a public officer which begins
immediately after the coming into force of this Constitution.
(4) Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, the terms and
conditions of service of a person to whom this article applies shall not be less
favourable than those applicable to that person immediately before the
coming into force of this Constitution.
(5) For the avoidance of doubt, it is declared that any office
established before the coming into force of this Constitution which is
inconsistent with any provision of this Constitution is, on the coming into
force of this Constitution, abolished.
270. Regulation of political organisations.
On the commencement of this Constitution and until Parliament makes laws
regulating the activities of political organisations in accordance with article
73 of this Constitution, political activities may continue except—
(a) opening and operating branch offices;
(b) holding delegates’ conferences;
(c) holding public rallies;
(d) sponsoring or offering a platform to or in any way campaigning
for or against a candidate for any public elections;
(e) carrying on any activities that may interfere with the movement
political system for the time being in force.
271. Existing political parties or organisations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of article 72(2) of this Constitution, but
subject to article 270 of this Constitution, the political parties or organisations
in existence immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution
shall continue to exist and operate in conformity with the provisions of this
Constitution until Parliament makes laws relating to registration of political
parties and organisations.
272. First elections.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of article 69 of this Constitution,
the first presidential, parliamentary, local government and other public