Django posted:Demerara_Guy posted:Django posted:It is further contended that the word notwithstanding connects article 106 (7) to article 106 (6) of the Constitution and provides the time frame for the resignation of the Cabinet which being part of the Government exists as long as the Government exists and the Cabinet would accordingly resign when the Government resigns. Further, the time for resignation of the President, Cabinet and Government is when elections are held and the President takes the oath of office following the elections as set out in Article 106 (7).
Try to read and grasp what is said in the appeal.
notwithstanding its defeat ...
... connects section (7) and section (6)
NOT the single/only word ... notwithstanding ...
What article 106 (6) defines ?
Restating what was posted earlier on this thread ...
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Specific words are .. Notwithstanding its defeat .. article 106 (7)
Guyana Constitution
Ref. - http://www.oas.org/juridico/sp...guy_constitution.pdf
(6) The Cabinet including the President shall resign if the Government is defeated by the vote of a majority of all the elected members of the National Assembly on a vote of confidence.
(7) Notwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office and shall hold an election within three months, or such longer period as the National Assembly shall by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the votes of all the elected members of the National Assembly determine, and shall resign after the President takes the oath of office following the election.”
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