Opposition parties seek Supreme Court order to remove ministers
25 Nov 2010, 8:24 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party-People’s Alliance (DRP-PA) coalition has filed a case in the Supreme Court seeking a court order to declare that ministers who did not receive parliamentary consent should be removed their posts.
The case was filed at the Supreme Court by DRP Deputy Leader MP Ali Waheed and PA Deputy Leader Moosa Zameer.
Former Attorney General and DRP Council Member Azima Shukoor will argue the opposition’s case in court.
PA Secretary General Ahmed Shareef told Minivan News today that the constitution was very clear on the matter: ”Parliament’s consent is required for cabinet ministers to remain in their position. It is the spirit of the constitution.”
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