Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
Any question whether —
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48. Any question whether —
(a) any Member of Parliament has vacated his seat therein; or
(b) in the case of any person who has been elected as Speaker
or Deputy Speaker from among persons who are not
Members of Parliament, any circumstance has arisen that,
if he had been elected to a seat in Parliament, would cause
him to vacate his seat by virtue of Article 46(2)(a) or (e),
shall be determined by Parliament whose decision shall be final:
Provided that this Article shall not be taken to prevent the
practice of Parliament postponing a decision in order to allow for the
taking or determination of any proceedings that may affect the
decision (including proceedings for the removal of the
disqualification).
Filling of vacancies
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