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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore s 48

s 48 Decision on questions as to disqualification

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).

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