Nmyanmar constitution 1947 pdf files

The 1947 afpfl draft constitution did, however, promise some degree of. The constitution came to an end because of the general situation occurred in 1988. Myanmar language pdf download page all the pdf files in the language section of this website are listed in the table below. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947. However, as democratic system could not be effectively materialized, the new constitution of the socialist republic of the union of. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947 ilo.

Comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution. The union of burma shall comprise the whole of burma, including. Laos constitution 19471949 bloomsbury professional. The constitution of the union of burma 1947 democracy. Under the 1947 constitution, in place when burma applied for united. Constitutional reform in myanmar british institute of international. While burma is still under british colonial rule, the panglong agreement is signed by. Classified and annotated links to more than 60,000 full text documents on burma myanmar. General elections were held in burma on 9 april 1947 to form the basis of a constituent assembly that would design a constitution once independence from the united kingdom had been achieved.

National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements texts. The 2008 constitution breaches myanmarburmas binding. Parliamentary committee on constitutional amendment. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947, effective 4 january 1948preamble we, the people of burma including the frontier areas and the karenni states, determined to establish in strength and unity a sovereign independent state, to maintain social order on the. Constitution of the republic of the president of myanmar. After attaining independence, parliamentary democracy system was practised in the state in accord with the constitution of the union of myanmar.

State revenue list the constitution of the union of. Burma gains independence from british rule and institutes the 1947 constitution. Myanmar language pdf download page asia pearl travels. Constitution or immediately preceding the 1st january 1942 and who intends to reside permanently there in and who signifies his election of citizenship of the union in the manner and within the time prescribed by law, shall be a citizen of the union. The constitution of the union of burma, 1947 the 1947 constitution. Preamble we, the people of burma including the frontier areas and the karenni states, determined to establish in strength and unity a sovereign independent state, to maintain social order on the basis of the eternal principles of justice, liberty and equality. However, aung san was assassinated three months later, resulting in u nu becoming the. Any provision of this constitution may be amended, whether by way of variation, addition, or repeal, in the manner hereinafter provided. The union of burma constituent assembly of burma rangoon, supdt, govt. They were the first elections in burma since its separation from india under the british raj. Burma is a sovereign independent republic to be known as the union of burma. The people of laos affirm their loyalty to the monarchy and to the person of the sovereign of laos, his majesty sisavang vong, and they adopt democratic principles. Laos, conscious of the role conferred by its history, confident that its future must reside in the union of all the provinces of the country, through the voice of its elected representatives, solemnly proclaims its unity. Constitution of the union of burma wikisource, the free.

The union of burma shall comprise the whole of burma, including i all the territories that were heretofore governed by his. All the files contain myanmar script in addition to english romanization. The constitution of the union of burma, 1947 the 1947. Nothing contained in section 11 shall derogate from the power of the. No action shall be instituted relating to the reports, documents, and hluttaw. Audio files are available online in the corresponding lessons as mentioned in the pdf files.