CHAPTER II
THE CENTRAL LEGISLATURE
30. Constitution, Powers and Functions of the Central Legislature
There should be a Central Legislature consisting of two Houses:
(1) The House of Units representing Legislatures of the Units.
(2) The House of People elected by the people.
31. Representation of Provinces
The existing Provinces, including Baluchistan, should have equal representation in the House of Units (Upper House).
32. Representation of the Centrally-Administered Areas
Although the centrally-administered areas cannot be given representation in the House of Units, for the reason that they are not Provinces, the Committee recommends that they must be represented in the House of People (Lower House) on the same basis as other Provinces.
33. Disqualification for Membership
No person should be entitled to remain at the same time a Member of-
(1) both the House of the Central Legislature, or
(2) any House of the Central Legislature and a Provincial Legislature.
34. Duration of the Houses of the Central Legislature
The life of either House of the Central Legislature should be five years.
35.Summoning of the Houses of the Central Legislature
(1) The Head of the State should summon the Legislature.
(2) Not less than two sessions should be held every year, and not more than six months should elapse between the last day of the last session and the first day of the next session.
(3) A session of the Legislature should be called within three months from the date of appointment of the Prime Minister.
36. Summoning of Joint Session of the Houses of the Central Legislature
Power to convene a joint session should vest in the Head of the State. A joint should be summoned in the following cases:
(1) Conflict between the Houses of Legislature.
(2) Election and removal of the Head of the State.
(3) Consideration of the Budget and other money Bills.
(4) Consideration of a motion of no-confidence in the Cabinet.
