Constitutional Matters I - Constitution of Brunei Darussalam · art 63

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art 63Power to authorise expenditure on account or for unspecified purposes

The Legislative Council shall have power in respect of any financial year —

(a)

before the passing of the Annual Supply Bill to authorise by written law expenditure for part of the year; and

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(b)

to authorise by written law expenditure for the whole or part of the year otherwise than in accordance with Articles 59 to 62 inclusive if, owing to the magnitude or indefinite character of any services or to circumstances which require any action of unusual urgency, it appears to be desirable to do so.