Article 81: Tenure of office of Ministers

Chapter VII - The Executive
1
If the House of Representatives passes a resolution, supported by the votes of a majority of all the members thereof, that it has no confidence in the Government, the President may remove the Prime Minister from office: Provided that the President shall not do so unless three days have elapsed and he has decided not to dissolve Parliament under article 76 of this Constitution.
2
The office of Prime Minister shall also become vacant -
a
when, after any dissolution of Parliament, the Prime Minister is informed by the President that the President is about to re-appoint him as Prime Minister or to appoint another person as Prime Minister;
b
if he ceases to be a member of the House of Representatives otherwise than by a dissolution of Parliament; or
c
if, under the provisions of sub-article (2) of article 55 of this Constitution, he is required to cease to perform his functions as a member of the House of Representatives.
3
The office of a Minister, other than the office of Prime Minister shall become vacant -
a
upon the appointment or re-appointment of any person to the office of Prime Minister;
b
if his appointment to his office is revoked by the President, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister;
c
if he ceases to be a member of the House of Representatives otherwise than by a dissolution of Parliament; or
d
if, under the provisions of sub-article (2) of article 55 of this Constitution, he is required to cease to perform his functions as a member of the House of Representatives.

Amendment History

1974 - Amended by Act LVIII of 1974

Legal Reference: LVIII.1974.34

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Notes

This article outlines the circumstances under which the offices of Prime Minister and other Ministers may become vacant.