The third session of the parliament of Bhutan after becoming the democratic has almost come to an end. Numerous resolutions including the passing of bills took place so far. It ranged from state funding of political parties to contituency development funds, national assembly act to nationsl civil service act 2009 to entilements of constitutional post holders to police bill to local government acts. In all these cases, when ever either of the houses confronted with problems or amendments, it was always backed by the cluases of Constitution of Kingdom of Bhutan.
No matter, whether it is true or not, applicable or not, every parliament member who stood up to speak quoted articles or sections of the constitution to defend his or her point.
When the Cabinet Ministers did not turn up for the question session at the National Council, the council members qouting the articles and sections of the consitution to say that it is mentioned in the constitution. Therefore, the cabinet ministers have violated the constitution by not coming for the question session.
At the same time, including the Prime Minister, Lyonchen JYT defended that it is not necessary for the ministers to be present for the question as per some articles of the constitution.
Even in the past, the National Council Members and the opposition party rejected the Constituency Development Grant on the pretext that it is unconstitutional.
The Thromde Act, Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdue and Gewog Yargay Tshogchung Chhathrim went an extensive review and amendent because it contravenes many artciles of the constitution.
Thus, in conclusion, the use of articles and sections of the constitution is used bit more excessive at times even for a small and minor changes and rectifications.
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