adjudicate cases where a dispute arises between two or more parties and to which an application is made for adjudication thereto; “tax” or “a tax” means, all monies levied by the government from an individual or organization or other legal entity for the purpose of raising revenue for the State, and excluding any charge, fee or rent levied in accordance with law for the provision of a service. (b) In this Constitution, words denoted in the singular tense include the plural tense and vice versa. CHAPTER XIV TRANSITIONAL MATTERS Application of this Chapter 275. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Chapter: (a) the provisions set out in this Chapter shall apply from the commencement of the Constitution until the election of and assumption of office by the President and the People’s Majlis; and (b) actions during the transitional period shall be as provided in this Constitution. Elections Commission 276. (a) A five member Elections Commission shall in the manner specified in this Chapter, be appointed within thirty days of the commencement of this Constitution. 97