Constitution of Afghanistan
79
Chapter 4 Government
- Jurisdiction
- Afghanistan
- Provision
- 79
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
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Official sourceArticle 79
During the recess of the House of Representatives, the Government shall, in case of an immediate need, issue legislative decrees, except in matters related to budget and financial affairs.
Legislative decrees, after endorsement by the President, shall acquire the force of law.
Legislative decrees shall be presented to the National Assembly within 30 days of convening its first session, and if rejected by the National Assembly, they become void.
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Constitution of Afghanistan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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