EstoniaVabariigi Valitsus 4 · Government of the Republic
The Government of the Republic issues regulations and orders. On what basis may the Government issue them?
In the exam (Estonian)
Vabariigi Valitsus annab määrusi ja korraldusi. Mille alusel tohib valitsus neid anda?
- aeven without a law, if the Government considers it necessaryka ilma seaduseta, kui valitsus peab seda vajalikuks
- bonly with the President's permission and in the President's nameainult presidendi loal ja tema nimel
- con the basis of a law and in order to carry out a lawseaduse alusel ja seaduse täitmiseksCorrect answer
- donly on the proposal of the Supreme Courtainult Riigikohtu ettepanekul
Why?
Under the Constitution, the Government issues regulations and orders on the basis of laws and in order to implement them. With its acts the Government cannot create rules that have no basis in a law. (PS § 87)
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