Yusuf Haji

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 621 to 630 of 1707.

• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Yes, Sir. view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this statement regards the declaration of 7th July, 2014 as a public holiday. Was it Sen. Mositet who requested for the statement? view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this statement regards the declaration of 7th July, 2014 as a public holiday. Was it Sen. Mositet who requested for the statement? view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Then there must be some confusion here, but let me just read it. The Senator sought to know whether the governors have legal authority to declare a public holiday. If not, what appropriate action should be taken against a governor who makes such a declaration? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding the authority to declare public holiday, I would like to state as follows:- 1. The law is explicitly categorical as to the public holidays celebrated in the Republic and the authority by whom other public holidays may be declared. Article 9 of the Constitution sets out the national days which ... view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Then there must be some confusion here, but let me just read it. The Senator sought to know whether the governors have legal authority to declare a public holiday. If not, what appropriate action should be taken against a governor who makes such a declaration? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding the authority to declare public holiday, I would like to state as follows:- 1. The law is explicitly categorical as to the public holidays celebrated in the Republic and the authority by whom other public holidays may be declared. Article 9 of the Constitution sets out the national days which ... view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, the statement was very specific and clear that any declaration should be done within the Constitution. The Constitution is supreme to any other law; unless the Chair guides us, I do not see the need for any law to be made since the Constitution will deal with such a case when it arises. view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, indeed, the statement was very specific and clear that any declaration should be done within the Constitution. The Constitution is supreme to any other law; unless the Chair guides us, I do not see the need for any law to be made since the Constitution will deal with such a case when it arises. view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Absolutely, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think that reservation is very valid. If it is not in conformity with the Constitution, then it is null and void. As I said yesterday, it should be disregarded. view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Absolutely, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think that reservation is very valid. If it is not in conformity with the Constitution, then it is null and void. As I said yesterday, it should be disregarded. view
• 5 Nov 2014 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have another statement which was sought by Sen. Munyes. It has been outstanding for a while. view