Bangkok 21 July – 2 independent academics Submit an Ombudsman Submitted to the Constitutional Court to rule on the parliamentary resolution prohibiting the nomination of "Pitha" repeatedly, contrary to the constitution. Refuse to answer the diagnosis in time before the third round of voting on July 27 or not.
Mr. Pornchai Theppanya, Independent Scholar together with Mr. Boonsong Chalethorn, a lecturer at the Faculty of Social Innovation Rangsit University Using the right under section 213 of the constitution to submit a petition to the Ombudsman through Pol.Lt.Col. Asked to present the matter and opinion to the Constitutional Court, who ruled that the parliamentary meeting on July 19 resolved that the nomination of Mr. Pita Lim Chareonrat for parliamentarians to vote for Prime Minister It's a repeat mover. Contrary to the 2020 parliamentary rules, item 41, is it an act that is against the constitution?
Mr. Pornchai said that in such cases, he was considered a person whose rights were directly affected. Because he was the one who went to the polls on May 14 and elected MPs, both in the form of a party list and in the constituency of the Progressive Party. which according to the principles of democracy The one who gets the most votes can form a government.
But when the parliamentary meeting was held to vote for the prime minister on July 13, Mr. Phitha was not elected. And when making a new resolution on July 19, it was hindered. By citing the Rules of Parliament, Article 41, claiming that it was a repeat motion which he considered that the constitution stipulates the selection of the prime minister specifically according to section 159 of the constitution in conjunction with section 272, as long as the process of selecting the prime minister not finished A nominee for Prime Minister can be nominated over and over. The said resolution was equal to whether the Constitution was violated by the Rules of Parliament, Article 41 or not, so he asked the Ombudsman to refer the matter to the Constitutional Court for a decision. and if the Constitutional Court accepts the matter for consideration request that the parliamentary assembly halt the selection of the prime minister until the court has a decision
Mr. Pornchai also saw that, in principle, The resolution of the parliamentary meeting on July 19 will also affect the vote for the prime minister of all parties from now on. because of Candinet Prime Minister A nominee is voted on only once; if it does not pass, that political party will not be able to nominate another member of parliament for a vote.
Mr. Boonsong said that this time we did not take sides. but sees that the country must have clear rules The resolution of the parliamentary meeting on July 19th still has arguments from many parties. If this is not made clear in the future, there will be different interpretations. can cause damage to the country therefore would like the ombudsmen to submit their opinions to the Constitutional Court for a speedy decision
Lt. Col. Kirop said that this matter was based on initial discussions in terms of facts. Is the resolution of members of parliament on July 19, already having complete information The only thing left is the part of the law that needs to be considered, especially according to Section 46 in conjunction with Section 48 of the Royal Decree. On the procedure of the Constitutional Court because this is an action It is a vote of parliamentarians. Which must be considered if the action is against the constitution or not. And the important issue of submitting to the Constitutional Court to decide is the victim. which, according to the law of the court, A person whose right or liberty has been directly violated and suffered or damaged or may suffer damage inevitably which, when arising from such rights and liberties being violated, shall have the right to submit a request to the Constitutional Court for consideration and decision through the mechanism of the Ombudsman Which must be completed within 60 days, but if beyond the said time frame Those whose rights have been violated can file a complaint directly to the Constitutional Court, however, knowing that this matter is in the public interest. and the President of the National Assembly has already appointed the prime minister's vote The Office of the Ombudsman will try to consider as soon as possible. Know that this matter is in the public interest. and the President of the National Assembly has already appointed the prime minister's vote The Office of the Ombudsman will try to consider as soon as possible. Know that this matter is in the public interest. and the President of the National Assembly has already appointed the prime minister's vote The Office of the Ombudsman will try to consider as soon as possible.
When asked to reiterate whether it is possible for the Ombudsman to make a decision on this matter before July 27, when the President of the National Assembly appointed a vote for the 3rd Prime Minister, Secretary General of the Ombudsman It only stated that the officials would speed up the conclusion of the matter. And present to the meeting of the inspectors as soon as possible.
However, after Mr. Pornchai listened to the secretary's response to the media ombudsman Mr. Pornchai said that the violation of his rights meant that the process of choosing the Prime Minister was unsuccessful. not yet finished But the members instead brought Article 41 of the Rules of Parliament to violate the rights of themselves and those who voted throughout the country. which if in the end the Ombudsman does not accept this petition Not referring the matter to the Constitutional Court for a decision, he would not continue because he was considered to have completed his duty. Probably let other political parties take action.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency