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Elections in Bhutan are conducted at national (Parliamentary) and local levels. Suffrage is universal for citizens 18 and over, and under applicable election laws. In national elections, also known as the general elections, political party participation is mainly restricted to the lower house of Parliament, and by extension, to the executive nominated by its majority
The Bhutanese local government elections of 2011 were originally slated for 2008, but were delayed until 2011. Elections began on January 20, 2011, however polls opened in only 3 of 20 districts – Thimphu, Chukha District ( Phuentsholing ), and Samdrup Jongkhar – as part of a staggered election schedule. Polls closed June 27, 2011. [1]
All the citizens of Bhutan have the right to life, liberty and security of person and is not deprived of such rights except in accordance with the due process of law. [26] All persons in Bhutan have the right to material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he or she is the author or creator. [26]
The Royal Monetary Authority was established in 1982. The following year, it took on the responsibilities of issuing Bhutanese currency, managing external reserves, and operating foreign exchanges. [2][3] In 1988, the Authority assumed the role of government banker, holding the bulk of government deposits and providing financing. [2]
Bhutanese democracy. The development of Bhutanese democracy has been marked by the active encouragement and participation of reigning Bhutanese monarchs since the 1950s, beginning with legal reforms such as the abolition of slavery, and culminating in the enactment of Bhutan's Constitution. The first democratic elections in Bhutan began in 2007 ...
The Government of Bhutan has been a constitutional monarchy since 18 July 2008. The King of Bhutan is the head of state. The executive power is exercised by the Lhengye Zhungtshog, or council of ministers, headed by the Prime Minister. Legislative power is vested in the bicameral Parliament, both the upper house, National Council, and the lower ...
Bhutan has regulated corporations since 1989, most recently under the Companies Act of 2000. [5] These regulations include taxation of corporate income. [5]: pp. 112–3, 120–1 As of 2011, Bhutan's Corporate Income Tax rate was 30 percent on net profits; in addition, the Business Income Tax was another 30 percent on net profits. [6] [7]
It is also the legal adviser of the government and its representative in the judicial system of Bhutan. Under the Constitution of 2008, the Attorney General is appointed by the King of Bhutan on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Office of the Attorney General is codified by the Attorney General Act of 2006, an act of parliament incorporated ...