2. to determine what laws are contrary to the
Constitution and to do all things necessary
for the repeal or amendment of such laws;
3. to enact legislation required under this
Constitution;
4. to deal with all routine legislative matters
necessary for the functioning of the
Executive and the Judiciary, and for the
proper functioning and good governance of
the Maldives.
(b) The People’s Majlis shall continue to consider
Bills submitted prior to the commencement of
this Constitution, and not yet enacted, and any
other matters if they are not contrary to the
Constitution.
Election of the
People’s Majlis
296.
(a) The first election of members to the People’s
Majlis to be held under this Constitution shall
be held before 15 February 2009.
(b) The People’s Majlis elected in accordance with
article (a) shall after taking and subscribing the
oath of office and assumption of office, hold the
first meeting of the first People’s Majlis elected
under this Constitution, before 1 March 2009.
Continuance of other
posts and institutions
297.
(a) Within two years of the commencement of this
Constitution, excepting matters specifically
provided herein, elections or appointments to
posts shall be finalised in accordance with the
provisions of this Constitution, and institutions
specified in the Constitution shall also be
created or established.
(b) Until such time as elections or appointments to
posts specified in this Constitution in the
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