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 being separately affirmed by the Cabinet of Ministers, then the Imperial Command will be issued for the dissolution of the National Consultative Assembly, and at the same time orders shall be given for the holding of fresh elections, the people, however, having the right to re-elect their former representatives.

49. The new representatives of Ṭihrán must present themselves within the space of one month, and the representatives of the provinces within the space of three months. When the representatives of the Capital are present, the Assembly shall be opened, and shall begin its labours, but they shall not discuss disputed proposals until the provincial representatives shall arrive. If, after the arrival of all its Members, the new Assembly shall by a clear majority confirm the first decision, His Most Sacred and Imperial Majesty shall approve that decision of the National Consultative Assembly, and shall order it to be carried into effect.

50. In each electoral period, which consists of two years, orders for the renewal of representatives shall not be given more than once.

51. It is agreed that the kings of our successors and posterity shall regard as a duty of their sovereign state and an obligation incumbent upon them the maintenance of these laws and principles, which we have established and put into force for the strengthening of the edifice of the State, the consolidation of the foundations of the Throne, the superintendence of the machinery of Justice, and the tranquillity of the Nation.

“These Fundamental Laws of the National Consultative Assembly and the Senate, containing fifty-one Articles, are correct.

[Underneath the concluding words is the signature of the late Sháh, Muẓaffaru’d-Din, and on the back of the page are the seals of the then Crown Prince or Walí-‘ahd (the deposed Sháh, Muḥammad ‘Alí), and of the late Mushíru’d-Dawla.] Rh