Article 72: Quorum in House of Representatives

Chapter VI - Parliament

If at any sitting of the House of Representatives any member who is present draws the attention of the person presiding at the sitting to the absence of a quorum and, after such interval as may be prescribed in the Standing Orders of the House, the person presiding at the sitting ascertains that a quorum of the House is still not present, the House shall be adjourned.

Notes

This article establishes the procedure to be followed when a member draws attention to the absence of a quorum during a sitting of the House of Representatives, requiring the adjournment of the House if a quorum remains absent after a prescribed interval.