TR EMERITUS

The constructive, nation-building media are quoting the “experts” as saying that there will be a sympathy vote* for the PAP. The anti-PAP cybernuts are cursing their luck that their wish came true (LKY died) but are worried that the PAP will not now lose the GE as they had expected: taz how deluded or nutty they are. Let’s... 

I refer to TOC’s article, “By-election in Tanjong Pagar – A legal analysis“. There is indeed a legal loophole that allows a by-election in Tanjong Pagar GRC to take place. In fact, it makes the by-election mandatory. Article 49. —(1) Whenever the seat of a Member, not being a non-constituency Member, has become vacant... 

I hope it is not too vulgar or insensitive to blog about this now.  I certainly hope the lynch mob will not turn on me.  This is an issue about the law and so I am just wondering out aloud: Is there a legal requirement to hold a by-election in a GRC where one of the seats has become vacant?  Should there be a by-election...