(c) Six legal experts, appointed by the President of the Republic on
recommendation by the House of Peoples’ Representatives, who shall
have proven professional competence and high moral standing;
(d) Three persons designated by the House of the Federation from among
its members.
3. The Council of Constitutional Inquiry shall establish organizational
structure which can ensure expeditious execution of its responsibilities.
Article 83
Interpretation of the Constitution
1. All constitutional disputes shall be decided by the House of the Federation.
2. The House of the Federation shall, within thirty days of receipt, decide a
constitutional dispute submitted to it by the Council of Constitutional
Inquiry.
Article 84
Powers and Functions of the Council of Constitutional Inquiry
1. The Council of Constitutional Inquiry shall have powers to investigate
constitutional disputes. Should the Council, upon consideration of the
matter, find it necessary to interpret the Constitution, it shall submit its
recommendations thereon to the House of the Federation.
2. Where any Federal or State law is contested as being unconstitutional and
such a dispute is submitted to it by any court or interested party, the
Council shall consider the matter and submit it to the House of the
Federation for a final decision.
3. When issues of constitutional interpretation arise in the courts, the Council
shall:
(a) Remand the case to the concerned court if it finds there is no need for
constitutional interpretation; the interested party, if dissatisfied with
the decision of the Council, may appeal to the House of the Federation.
(b) Submit its recommendations to the House of the Federation for a final
decision if it believes there is a need for constitutional interpretation.
4. The Council shall draft its rules of procedure and submit them to the
House of the Federation; and implement them upon approval.