North West
South Africa
South Africa
North West Petitions Act, 2010
Act 2 of 2010
- Published in North West Provincial Gazette 6897 on 30 May 2011
- Assented to on 15 April 2011
- Commenced on 30 May 2011
- [This is the version of this document from 30 May 2011 and includes any amendments published up to 12 September 2023.]
1. Definitions
In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise-2. Application
3. Objects
4. Interpretation
5. Right to petition
Any person may submit a Petition in terms of this Act.6. General principles
7. Petition
8. Rights of a petitioner
A petitioner has the right to-9. Submission of petition
10. Establishment and functions of Petitions Committee
11. Powers of the Committee
The Committee may-12. Procedure for consideration of a petition
The procedure for the consideration of a petition is as prescribed in the regulations and in accordance with the Standing Rules.13. Right of appeal
14. Responsibilities of Committee
The Committee must, from time to time, take reasonable steps to-15. Delegation
16. Sitting of Committee
17. Acccountabily of Committee to the Legislature
18. Witnesses and material of evidence
19. Offences and penalties
20. Regulations
21. Short title and commencement
This Act shall be called North West Petitions Act, 2010 and shall come into operation upon publication in the Government Gazette.History of this document
30 May 2011 this version
15 April 2011
Assented to
Subsidiary legislation
Title | Numbered title |
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North West Petitions Regulations, 2011 | General Notice 196 of 2011 |