2010 ED] CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES [CAP 167
 
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(article 6)

PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION
1.(1) In this Constitution, unless the context otherwise requires-

Interpretation

“Act” means a law made pursuant to article 86;
“Consolidated Fund” means the fund by that name
established by article 151;
“court” means a court of competent jurisdiction established 

by or under the authority of this Constitution;

“designated Minister” means the Minister designated under 

article 75;
“directly elected member” means a member of National 

Assembly such as is referred to in article 78 (a); 

“Electoral Commission” or Commission” means the Electoral

Commission established under article 115; 

“financial year” means the period of twelve months beginning on 

the first day of January in any year, or on such other day as may 

be prescribed by an Act; 

“functions” includes powers and duties; 


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