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Article 147 — Power of the Provinces to entrust functions to the Federation ................. 76

Article
147
Chapter
CHAPTER 2. – ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN — FEDERATION AND PROVINCES
Index row title
Power of the Provinces to entrust functions to the Federation ................. 76
Source document
Pakistan Constitution
Provision ID
95caa081-0725-45cd-8e90-08273d8e268a

66 words

Verbatim text

Government of a Province may, with the consent of the Federal Government, entrust, either conditionally or unconditionally, to the Federal Government, or to its officers, functions in relation to any matter to which the executive authority of the Province extends 1[:] 2[Provided that the Provincial Government shall get the functions so entrusted ratified by the Provincial Assembly within sixty days.] 148. Obligation of Provinces and Federation

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 147 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 2. – ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN — FEDERATION AND PROVINCES”.
  • The row is titled “Power of the Provinces to entrust functions to the Federation ................. 76”.
  • The passage runs to about 66 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions assembly and association — it protects gathering together or joining a group, union or party (the words used: “Assembly”).

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