The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No 3) Act, 2010
This section gives the short title and indicates that it amends certain written laws, including the Electronic and Postal Communications Act, 2010.
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This section gives the short title and indicates that it amends certain written laws, including the Electronic and Postal Communications Act, 2010. This section says section 26 is repealed and replaced. This section is a construction note about an amendment to section 96 of the Employment and Labour Relations Act, Cap. 366. This provision amends section 71 and section 88. This section amends section 94 of the Labour Institutions Act.
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Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the short title and indicates that it amends certain written laws, including the Electronic and Postal Communications Act, 2010.
2. Short title. Amendment of certain written laws. PART II A m e n d m e n t o f t h e E l e c t r o n ic a n d P o s t a l C o m m u n ic a t io n s A c t , 2010
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PART II
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Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section says section 26 is repealed and replaced.
4. Construction. Repeal and replacement of section 26. PART III A m e n d m e n t o r t h e M in in g A c t , 2010
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PART III
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Section 6
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a construction note about an amendment to section 96 of the Employment and Labour Relations Act, Cap. 366.
6. Construction. Amendment of section 96. No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 PA RT IV A m i-n d m iin t ok t h e E m p l o y m e n t a n d L a b o u r R e l a t io n s a c t . C a p . 366 Construction. - 11 Verify source ↗
Amendment of section 71
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 71 and section 88.
11. Amendment of section 71. 1 2 . Amendment of section 8 8 . - 16 Verify source ↗
Amendment of section 94
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 94 of the Labour Institutions Act.
16. Amendment of section 94. PAR I' V A m e n d m e n t ok t h e L a b o u r I n s t it u t io n s A c t , C a p . 300 - 19 Verify source ↗
Amendment of section 50
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends sections 50, 53, and 63, and Part VI, of the Election Expenses Act 2010.
19. Amendment of section 50 2 0 . Amendment of section 53 2 1 . Amendment of section 63 PART VI A m e n d m e n t ok t h e E l e c t io n E x p e n s e s A c t . 2010 - 5 Verify source ↗
This Part shall be read as one with the Mining Act,
AI-assisted research summary: This section says this Part must be read together with the Mining Act, which is called the principal Act.
5. This Part shall be read as one with the Mining Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act". - 6 Verify source ↗
Section 6
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 96 of the principal Act by changing the wording at the end of subsection (3).
6 . The principal Act is amended in section 96 by deleting the “ full stop" at the end of subsection (3) and inserting thereat the phrase: “ in respect of the disturbance or damage according to the respective rights or interests of the lawful occupier in the property concerned". 6 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3_________ 2010 PART IV A m e n d m e n t o f t h e E m p l o y m e n t a n d L a b o u r R e l a t io n s A c t , C a p .366 Construction
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PART VI
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Amendment of section 24
AI-assisted research summary: This section states that section 24 is being amended.
25. Amendment of section 24. PART V II A m e n d m e n t or the: N a t io n a l E l e c t io n s A c t . C a p . 343 - 22 Verify source ↗
This Part shall be read as one with the Election
AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the Election Expenses Act, which is called the principal Act.
22. This Part shall be read as one with the Election Expenses Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act” . - 23 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 9 by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision changes section 9 so subsection (1) uses “within seven days after” instead of “at least five days before.”
23. The principal Act is amended in section 9 by deleting the phrase “ at least five days before” and substituting for it the phrase “ within seven days after” appearing in subsection ( 1). - 24 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 20 by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 20 by replacing “participating” with “continuing to participate” in subsections (1) and (2).
24. The principal Act is amended in section 20 by - (a) deleting the word “ participating” and substituting for it with the phrase “ continuing to participate” appearing in subsection ( 1); (b) deleting the word “ participating” and substituting for it the phrase “ continuing to participate” appearing in subsection (2 ). Amendment of section 24 - 25 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 24, by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 24 of the principal Act by deleting and renumbering several subsections and updating internal references.
25. The principal Act is amended in section 24, by- (a) deleting subsection ( 1); (b) renumbering subsections (2) and (3) as subsections (l)a n d (2 ); (c) deleting in subsection (2 ) as renumbered reference to “ subsection (2 )” and substituting for it reference to “ subsection ( 1)” ; (d) deleting in subsection ( 1) as renumbered, the No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 words “ nomination process or” ; (e) deleting subsections (4), (5) and ( 6 ); (f) renumbering subsections (7) and ( 8 ) as subsections (3) and (4); and (g) deleting in subsection (4) as renumbered reference to “ subsection (7)" and substituting for it reference to “ subsection (3)” . A m e n d m e n t o f t h e N a t i o n a l E l e c t i o n s A c t , C a p .343 PART VII Construction Cap.343
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PART V II
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Repeal and replacement of section 50 A
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says section 50A is repealed and replaced.
29. Repeal and replacement of section 50 A. 2 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 PART V III A m e n d m e n t o f t h e L o c a l A u t h o r it y ( E l e c t io n s ) A c t , C a p . 292
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PART V III
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Repeal and replacement of section 52A
AI-assisted research summary: This section says section 52A is repealed and replaced.
33. Repeal and replacement of section 52A. PART IX A m e n d m e n t o f t h e L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t ( D is t r ic t a u t h o r it ie s ) A c t , C a p . 287 - 30 Verify source ↗
Section 30
AI-assisted research summary: This section says this Part must be read together with the Local Authorities (Elections) Act, called the principal Act.
30. This Part shall be read as one with the Local Authorities (Elections) Act, hereinafter referred to as the "principal Act” . Amendment of section 42 Amendment of section 44 - 31 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 42, by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 42 of the principal Act by deleting paragraph (d) from subsection (4).
31. The principal Act is amended in section 42, by deleting paragraph (d) of subsection (4). - 32 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 44
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 44 of the principal Act and adds a rule about objections by the Registrar of Political Parties.
32. The principal Act is amended in section 44: (a) in subsection ( 1) by- (i) substituting a semi-colon for a full-stop which appears at the end of paragraph (d); (ii) adding the following paragraph after paragraph (d): ‘‘(e) if the requirements of the Election Expenses Act, have not been complied with.” ; (b) inserting after the word “ ward" which appears in subsection (3 ) the phrase “ or the Registrar of Political Parties” ; • (c) adding the following provision after subsection (5): “ ( 6 ) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, an objection filed by the Registrar of Political Parties shall be subjected the procedure laid down under this Act.” to Repeal and replacement of section 52A - 33 Verify source ↗
Section 33
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 52A and replacing it with a new provision.
33. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 52A and'replacing it with the following provision: "Disqualifi cation of candidates Act No. 7 of 2010 S. 36 - 52A Verify source ↗
(1) Where the Registrar of Political
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar of Political Parties may object to a candidate’s conduct, and the Electoral Authority may disqualify the candidate after determining that objection.
52A.-(1) Where the Registrar of Political Parties is satisfied that a candidate has committed a prohibited practice or failed to observe any other requirement of the Election Expenses Act, he may file an objection with the electoral Authority. (2) The Electoral Authority may, upon determination of the objection filed by the 13 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 registrar of Political Parties on failure of the candidate to observe the provisions of the Election the candidate from continuing to participate in the election process.’’ Expenses Act. disqualify A m e n d m e n t t h e L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t ( D is t r ic t A u t h o r it ie s ) A c t , C a p .287 PART IX Construction Cap.287 Addition of section 178 A
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PART IX
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Addition of section 178A
AI-assisted research summary: This section states that section 178A is being added to the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act, Cap. 288.
35. Addition of section 178A. PA RT X A m e n d m e n t o f t h e L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t ( U r b a n A u t h o r it ie s ) A c t , C a p . 288 - 38 Verify source ↗
Addition of section 84A
AI-assisted research summary: This provision adds section 84A to the Road Traffic Act.
38. Addition of section 84A. PART XI A m e n d m e n t o f t h e R o a d T r a f f ic A c t , C a p . 168 - 34 Verify source ↗
This Part shall be read as one with the Local
AI-assisted research summary: This Part is to be read together with the Local Government (District Authorities) Act, which is called the principal Act.
34. This Part shall be read as one with the Local Government (District Authorities) Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act” . - 35 Verify source ↗
(l) The principal Act is amended by adding section
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Act is amended by adding section 178A, titled “Powers to dissolve councils pending General Elections.”
35.-(l) The principal Act is amended by adding section 1 78A immediately alter section 1 78, the following provisions: "Powers to dissolve councils pending General Elections” - 178A Verify source ↗
(l) Without prejudice to
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may dissolve Councils at the end of their tenure, but only by Gazette notice given seven days before Parliament is dissolved for General Elections. After dissolution, the Director handles the Council’s affairs as Chairman, and the Director cannot start new projects or investments or change approved ones.
178A.-(l) Without prejudice to the powers of the Minister to dissolve Councils provided under section 177 and 178, the Minister shall have power to dissolve Councils at the end of tenure of the Council bv notice published in the Gazette seven days before the President dissolves the Parliament in the year to which General Elections arc to be held. (2 ) Following the dissolution of the Council under subsection (1), the affairs of the Council shall be under the Director as a Chairman while all Heads of Department shall be members of the committees. (3 ) In the exercise of their powers under this section the Director shall not introduce new projects or investments and shall not be allowed to change or alter any projects or investments approved by the councils prior to dissolution.” 14 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 PART X A m e n d m e n t o f t h e L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t ( U r b a n A u t h o r it ie s ) A c t , C a p .288 Construction Cap.288
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PART XI
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Amendment of section 39
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 39 of the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act.
40. Amendment of section 39. PART X II A m e n d m e n t o f t h e P u b l ic S e r v ic e R e t ir e m e n t B e n e f it s A c t , C a p . 371 - 39 Verify source ↗
This Part shall be read as one with the Road Traffic
AI-assisted research summary: This Part is to be read together with the Road Traffic Act, which is called the principal Act.
39. This Part shall be read as one with the Road Traffic Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act” . - 40 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 39 by
AI-assisted research summary: A person who uses a motor vehicle or trailer on a road in breach of the listed subsections commits an offence and may be fined, imprisoned for up to three years, or both.
40. The principal Act is amended in section 39 by- deleting subsection (5) and substituting for it the following: “ (5) Any person who use on a road a motor vehicle or trailer in contravention of the provisions of shall be guilty of an subsections (1), (2) or offence and shall be liable on conviction to a tine not less than fiftv thousand shillings but not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both." (3) Construction Cap. 371 Amendment of section 9 ::NDMI:NT OF THE PU BLIC SER V IC E RETIREM EN T BEN EFIT S A C T , CAP.371 PART X II
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PART X II
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Amendment of section 9
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 9 of the National Health Insurance Fund Act.
42. Amendment of section 9. PART X III Am endm ent o f th e N a tio n a l. H e a lt h In s u ra n c e Fu n d A c t , Cap. 395 - 41 Verify source ↗
Th is Part shall be read as one with the Public
AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act.
41. Th is Part shall be read as one with the Public Service Retirement Benefits Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act.” - 42 Verify source ↗
Section 42
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 9(2) by replacing retirement-age rules for Constables, Corporals, and Sergeants.
42. The principal Act is amended in section 9 (2) by deleting paragraphs (a) and (b) and substituting for them the following new paragraphs: ” (a) in the case of an officer of the rank of a Constable, the age of voluntary retirement shall be forty-five years and the age of compulsory retirement shall be fifty- years: (b) In the case of an officer of the rank of a Corporal or a Sergeant, the age of voluntary retirement 16 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 Construction Cap. 395 Amendment of section 9 shall be fifty years and the age of compulsory retirement shall be fifty-five years. PART X 111 A m e n d m e n t o f t h e N a t io n a l H e a l t h I n s u r a n c e F u n d A c t , C a p .395
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PART X III
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Amendment of section 9
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 9.
44. Amendment of section 9. 3 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 PART X IV Am endm ent o f th e A rm s an d Am m unition A c t , Cap. 223
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PART X IV
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Amendment of section 34
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading indicating an amendment to section 34 of the Electricity Act, 2008.
46. Amendment of section 34. PART X V A m e n d m e n t o f t h e E l e c t r ic it y A c t , 2008 - 45 Verify source ↗
This Part shall be read as one with the Arms and
AI-assisted research summary: This Part is to be read together with the Arms and Ammunition Act.
45. This Part shall be read as one with the Arms and Ammunition Act. hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act". - 46 Verify source ↗
Section 46
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment replaces section 34(2) so that a person convicted of an offence under the Act may face up to 15 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to shillings 30 million, or both, unless another penalty is provided.
46. The principal Act is amended in section 34 by deleting subsection ( 2 ) and substituting for it the following provision: “ (2) Any person who commits an offence under this Act shall upon conviction be liable, except where any other penalty is provided, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fifteen years or to a fine not exceeding shillings thirty million or to both.” 17 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 PART X V A m e n d m e n t o f t h e E l e c t r ic it y A c t , 2008 Construction Act No. 10 o f 2008 Amendment of section 41
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PART X V
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Amendment of section 41
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Amendment of section 41.”
48. Amendment of section 41. 4 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3________ 2010 T H E U N IT E D R E P U B L IC OF T A N Z A N IA No. 17 OF 2010 I A S SE N T , J a k a y a M r is h o K ik w e te , President 28th July, 2010 An Act to amend certain written laws. E n a c t e d by Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania. PART I P r e l i m i n a r y P r o v is io n s Short title - 47 Verify source ↗
T his part shall be read as one with the Electricity
AI-assisted research summary: This part must be read together with the Electricity Act, which is called the principal Act.
47. T his part shall be read as one with the Electricity Act, hereinafter referred to as the "principal Act” . - 48 Verify source ↗
Section 48
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations about how subsection (6) is implemented.
48. The principal Act is amended in section 41 by deleting subsections (7), ( 8 ) and (9) and substituting for them the following: “ (7) The Minister may make regulations prescribing the manner in which subsection (6 ) may be implemented.” Passed in the National Assembly on the 14lh July, 2010. D r . T h o m a s D . K a s h i l i l l a h Clerk o f the National Assembly
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PART I
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Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act, 2010.
1. This Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act. 2010. Amendment o f certain written laws - 2 Verify source ↗
The written laws specified in various Parts of this Act
AI-assisted research summary: This section says certain written laws in the Act are amended according to the specific changes set out in their own Parts.
2. The written laws specified in various Parts of this Act are amended in the manner specified in their respective Pails. PART 11 A m e n d m e n t o f t h e E l e c t r o n ic a n d P o s t a l C o m m u n ic a t i o n s A c t , 2010 Construction
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PART 11
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Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the part must be read together with the Electronic and Postal Communications Act and refers to the repeal and replacement of section 26.
3. T h j s p a rt shall be read as one with the Electronic and Postal Communications Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act*'. 5 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 Repeal and replacement section 26 - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by repealing section 26 and replacing it with new provisions about shareholders’ local obligation.
4. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 26 and substituting for it the following provisions- "Shareholders" local obligation - 26 Verify source ↗
(l) The Minister shall, in
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister must make regulations on local shareholding and share transfer procedures for certain licensed companies, after consulting the Authority.
26.-(l) The Minister shall, in consultation with the Authority, make regulations prescribing the minimum local shareholding requirement and procedure for approval and transfer of in a company holding an shares postal electronic licence and content service licence. communications. the this a (2) 1'he Minister shall, within of from years three date Act, commencement of in consultation company with incorporated in the United Republic individual or class and holding an licence Act. make this under regulations prescribing the minimum shareholding and to procedure Tanzania nationals through listing with the stock exchange, in accordance with the provisions of the Capital Market and Securities Act." requirement selling shares for Cap..79 PART III A m e n d m e n t o f t h e M in in g A c t . 2010 Construction Act No. 14 of 2010 Amendment of section 96
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PART IV
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This Part shall be read as one with the Employment
AI-assisted research summary: This Part is to be read together with the Employment and Labour Relations Act, which is called the principal Act.
7 . This Part shall be read as one with the Employment and Labour Relations Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act” . Amendment of section 38 - 8 Verify source ↗
Section 8
AI-assisted research summary: If mediation fails, the dispute goes to arbitration for up to 60 days, and the employer may retrench only if the employees are dissatisfied with the award and want revision to the Labour Court.
8 . The principal Act is amended in section 38 by deleting subsection (3) and substituting for it the following provision: "(3) Where the mediation has failed, the dispute shall be referred for arbitration which shall be concluded within sixty days during which period no retrenchment shall take effect and, where the employees are dissatisfied with the award and are desirous to proceed with revision to the Labour Court under section 91(2), their the employer may proceed with retrenchment’’. Amendment of - 9 Verify source ↗
Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: A trade union may fill the prescribed forms to seek recognition as an exclusive bargaining unit if it has replaced the former majority union.
9. The principal Act is amended in section 67 by deleting subsection (9) and substituting for it the following provision: “ (9) Any dispute over the interpretation or application of an order made under this section shall be referred to the authority or the court which made the order for interpretation and other necessary orders. (10) Any order made pursuant to this section shall be enforced like any other order issued by the Labour Court.” Amendment of l(). T he principal Act is amended in section 69 by deleting subsection (2 ) and substituting for it the following provision: “ (2) Where/ a recognised trade union has ceased to represent the majority in the bargaining unit, any other trade union may fill the prescribed forms for the purpose of being recognised as an exclusive bargaining unit.” 7 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 Amendment of section 71 - 11 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 71, by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 88 of the principal Act by adding a requirement to give reasons for termination and changing the wording about registration and authenticity.
11. The principal Act is amended in section 71, by- Amendment of section 88 (a) (b) inserting the phrase “ and shall give reasons for the termination” between the words “ notice" and the “ full stop" appearing in subsection (6 ); deleting the phrase “ failure of which shall constitute an offence" appearing in subsection (7) and substituting for it the phrase “ and shall be a rebuttable presumption that the copy so registered is authentic and may be executed as a decree of the Court” - 12 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 8 8 , by
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment adds rules for mediators and arbitrators: a mediator may draw a settlement agreement, the parties and mediator must sign it, and a noncompliant party may face ex parte hearing procedures and the arbitrator proceeding to the award.
12. The principal Act is amended in section 8 8 , by- (a) (b) deleting in subsection ( 2 )(b)(ii) the phrase “ in which the amount claimed is below the pecuniary jurisdiction of the High Court” ; adding immediately after subsection ( 6 ) the following new subsections: “ (7) A mediator may, by an agreement between the parties or on application by the parties, draw a settlement agreement in respect of any dispute pending before him, which shall be signed by the parties and the mediator, and such agreement shall be deemed to be a decree of the Court. ( 8 ) Where a party fails to- (a) any convened (Mediation arbitration attend proceedings by arbitrator, the matter may be heard ex -parte as provided for under rule 28 of the Labour Institutions and Arbitration Guidelines) Rules; or comply with any direction made by the arbitrator, the arbitrator shall proceed the award.” renumbering subsections (7), ( 8 ) and (9) as subsections (9), (10) and ( 11) respectively. to make G.N. No. 67 of 2007 (b) (c) No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 Amendment of section 90 - 13 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 90 by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 90 by replacing the figure “88(8)” with “88(10)”.
13. The principal Act is amended in section 90 by deleting figure “ 8 8( 8 )” appearing in this section and substituting for it figure “ 8 8( 10)” . Amendment of section 91 - 14 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 91, by
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 91 of the principal Act by replacing one figure in subsection (1) and adding a new paragraph in subsection (2).
14. The principal Act is amended in section 91, by - (a) (b) deleting figure “ 8 8( 8 )” and substituting for it figure “ 8 8( 10)” appearing in subsection ( 1); and adding after paragraph (b) of subsection (2 ) the following new paragraph: the award is unlawful, illogical or “ (c) irrational.” Amendment of section 93 - 15 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 93, by
AI-assisted research summary: A voluntary arbitration under section 14(l)(b)(ii) of the Labour Institutions Act must be treated by the Commission as if it were a compulsory arbitration under section 88.
15. The principal Act is amended in section 93, by adding immediately after subsection ( 2 ) the following new subsection: Cap 300 “ (3) A voluntary arbitration preferred under section 14(l)(b)(ii) of the Labour Institutions Act shall be dealt with by the Commission as if it were a compulsory arbitration referred to under subsections (2) to (9) of section 8 8 .” Amendment of section 94 - 16 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 94 by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 94 of the principal Act by deleting a specific phrase from subsection (1).
16. The principal Act is amended in section 94 by deleting the phrase “ within the pecuniary jurisdiction of High Court” which appears in the opening words of subsection (1). PART V A m e n d m e n t o f t h e L a b o u r I n s t it u t io n s A c t , C a p .300 Construction Cap 300 Amendment of section 2 Amendment of section 50
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PART V
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This part shall be read as one with the Labour
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the part must be read together with the Labour Institutions Act, which is called the principal Act.
17. This part shall be read as one with the Labour Institutions Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act” . - 18 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 2, by
AI-assisted research summary: The section adds a definition: “Court” means the Labour Court.
18. The principal Act is amended in section 2, by inserting in the appropriate alphabetical order the following definition: “ Court” means the Labour Court” . - 19 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 50, by
AI-assisted research summary: The section establishes a Labour Division of the High Court and lets the Court order costs and interest against a party bringing frivolous or vexatious proceedings, with possible imprisonment of up to one month if payment is not made.
19. The principal Act is amended in section 50, by- (a) deleting subsection ( 1) and substituting for it the following provision: 9 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3________ 2010 (b) “ (1) There shall be established a Labour Division of the High Court;’; deleting subsection ( 6 ) and substituting for it the following provision: “ ( 6 ) No fees, cost or interest shall be payable in respect of any proceedings before the Court under the provisions of this Act- (7) Notwithstanding subsection ( 6 )- (a) to be if any proceedings appear to the frivolous or Court vexatious, the Court may, in its discretion, order the party initiating such proceedings to defray the general costs and interest and, in default of payment, the said party shall be liable to imprisonment for such a period not exceeding one month as may be ordered by the court; and the general cost or interest may be imposed upon the occasion of the trial and without any action or proceedings for the recovery.” (b) Amendment of section 53 - 20 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 53 by
AI-assisted research summary: The Judge Chairman may suspend a person from a panel, and if the Judge Chairman or presiding Judge suspends an assessor or other person from a panel of assessors, the Judge Chairman must recommend removal to the appointing authority.
20. The principal Act is amended in section 53 by - (a) deleting the opening phrase of subsection (2 ) and substituting for it the following words: “ (2) The Judge Chairman may suspend a person from a panel referred to in subsection ( i ) ; (b) adding immediately after subsection (2 ) the following provision: “ (3) Where the Judge Chairman or presiding Judge suspends any assessor or person from a panel of assessors constituting 10 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 the court, the Judge Chairman shall recommend removal to the appointing authority for his from the roll of assessors.” Amendment of section 63 - 21 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 63(2), by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 63(2) by replacing paragraphs (e) and (f) with a new paragraph covering conduct that hinders, obstructs, or disobeys a lawful order.
21. The principal Act is amended in section 63(2), by deleting paragraphs (e) and (f) and substituting for them the following paragraph: “ (e) hinders, obstructs or disobeys any lawful order issued by a person performing a function in terms of this Act or any other labour law.” Construction of Act No. 6 of 2010 Amendment of section 9 Amendment of section 20 PART VI A m e n d m e n ts o f t h e E l e c t i o n E x p en ses A c t , 2010.
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PART VII
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This Part shall be read as one with the National
AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the National Elections Act, which is called the principal Act.
26. This Part shall be read as one with the National Elections Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act” . Amendment of section 38 Amendment ol section 40 Repeal and replacement of section 50A - 27 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 38, by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 38 of the principal Act by deleting paragraph (d) of subsection (4).
27. The principal Act is amended in section 38, by deleting paragraph (d) of subsection (4). - 28 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 40(3), by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 40(3) of the principal Act to add the Registrar of Political Parties alongside the Director of Elections.
28. The principal Act is amended in section 40(3), by inserting after the designation “ Director of Elections” the phrase “ or the Registrar of Political Parties” . - 29 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended by repealing section
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces section 50A and lets the Registrar of Political Parties object to a candidate, and lets the Commission disqualify the candidate after determining the objection.
29. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 50A and replacing it with the following provision: "Disqualifi cation of candidates Act No. 11 of 2010 S. 15 is satisfied 50A-( 1) Where the Registrar of Political Parties that a candidate has committed a prohibited practice or failed to observe any other requirement of the Election Expenses Act, he may file an objection with the Commission. (2) The Commission may, upon determination of the objection filed by the Registrar of Political Parties on failure of the candidate to observe the provision of the Election Expenses Act, disqualify the candidate from continuing to participate in the election process” . 12 No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 PART V III A m e n d m e n t o f t h e L o c a l A u t h o r it ie s ( E l e c t io n s ) A c t , C a p .292 Construction Cap.292
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PART X
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Section 36
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Part must be read together with the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act.
36. This Part shall be read as one with the Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act". Amendment of section 16 - 37 Verify source ↗
The principal Act is amended in section 16, by
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar of Villages may approve or disapprove a Mtaa established by an urban authority, and must publish an annual Gazette notice listing approved Mtaa and their locations.
37. The principal Act is amended in section 16, by adding immediately after subsection ( 6 ). the following provisions: “ (7) The Registrar of Villages, shall have powers to approve or disapprove any Mtaa established by an urban authority. ( 8 ) The Registrar of Villages shall, at least once in every calendar year, cause a notice to be published in the Gazette containing a list of every Mtaa approved by him after the last publication specifying location of every such Mtaa". Addition of section 84A - 38 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the principal Act is amended by inserting new provisions after section 84 about powers to dissolve councils pending General Elections.
38.-(l) The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 84, the following provisions: “ Powers to dissolve councils pending General Elections - 84A Verify source ↗
( 1) Without prejudice to the
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may dissolve Councils at the end of their tenure, with notice published in the Gazette seven days before Parliament is dissolved for the General Election year. After dissolution, council committees stay suspended and the Director manages council affairs; the Director must not start new projects or change approved projects or investments.
84A.-( 1) Without prejudice to the powers of the Minister to dissolve councils stipulated in sections 83 and 84, the Minister shall have powers to dissolve Councils at the end of the tenure of the Council, by notice published the Gazette, seven days before the President dissolves the Parliament in the year to which the General Election is to be held. in (2 ) Following dissolution of the councils, the Committees of the councils shall the remain suspended pending General Election and the affairs of the council shall be under the Director as a Chairman while all heads of departments shall be members of the committees. No. 17 Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 3 2010 (3) In the discharge of duties, and in the exercise of powers under this section, the Director shall not initiate new projects or investments and shall not be allowed to make change or alter any project or investments approved by the councils, prior to dissolution." Construction Cap. 168 Amendment of section 39 PART XI A m e n d m e n t o f the R o a d T r a f f ic A c t , C a i\ 168
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This Part shall be read as one with the National
AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the National Health Insurance Fund Act, which is called the principal Act.
43. This Part shall be read as one with the National Health Insurance Fund Act, hereinafter referred to as the “ principal Act.” - 44 Verify source ↗
Section 44
AI-assisted research summary: Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to certain service members, and the Treasury must deposit Fund contributions for each of them at 6.25% of monthly salary.
44. The principal Act is amended in section 9, by adding the following new provisions after subsection (2 ); “ (3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) shall not apply to members of the Policc Force, Prison Services, Immigration Services and Fire and Rescue Services. (4) For the purpose of subsection (3), the Treasury shall, in respect of every member of the Police Force, Prison Services, Immigration Services and Fire and Rescue Services, deposit contributions to the Fund at the rate equivalent to six and a quarter per centum of each member's monthly salary." PART X IV A m e n d m e n t o f t h e A r m s a n d A m m u n it io n A c t , C a p .223 Construction Cap. 223 Amendment of section 34
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The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No 3) Act, 2010
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