CHAPTER VI - The National Assembly
Part 7 Ombudsmen 196-198
Section
196. The Ombudsmen shall not be more than
three in number, who shall be appointed, by the King with the advice of the
Senate, from the persons recognised and respected by the public, with knowledge
and experience in the administration of the State affairs, enterprises or activities
of common interest of the public and with apparent integrity.
The President of the Senate shall countersign
the Royal Command appointing the Ombudsmen.
The qualifications, prohibitions, selection and
election of the Ombudsmen shall be in accordance with the organic law on Ombudsmen.
The Ombudsmen shall hold office for a term of
six years as from the date of their appointment by the King and shall serve
for only one term.
Section 197.
The Ombudsmen have the powers and duties as follows:
(1) to consider and inquire into the complaint
for fact-findings in the following cases:
(a)
failure to perform in compliance with the law or performance beyond powers and
duties as provided by the law of a Government official, an official or employee
of a State agency, State enterprise or local government organisation;
(b)
performance of or omission to perform duties of a Government official, an official
or employee of a State agency, State enterprise or local government organisation,
which unjustly causes injuries to the complainant or the public whether such
act is lawful or not;
(c)
other cases as provided by law;
(2) to prepare reports and submit opinions and
suggestions to the National Assembly.
Section 198.
In the case where the Ombudsman is of the opinion that the
provisions of the law, rules, regulations or any act of any person under section
197(1) begs the question of the constitutionality, the Ombudsman shall submit
the case and the opinion to the Constitutional Court or Administrative Court
for decision in accordance with the procedure of the Constitutional Court or
the law on the procedure of the Administrative Court, as the case may be.
The Constitutional Court or Administrative Court,
as the case may be, shall decide the case submitted by the Ombudsman under paragraph
one without delay.
More on Constitution of the kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2540 :
CHAPTER I - General Provisions 1-7
CHAPTER II - Amendment of the Constitution 8-25
CHAPTER III - Rights and Liberties of the Thai People 26-65
CHAPTER IV - Duties of the Thai People 66-70
CHAPTER V - Directive Principles of Fundamental State Policies 71-89
CHAPTER VI - The National Assembly
CHAPTER VII - The Council of Ministers 201-212
CHAPTER VIII The Courts
CHAPTER IX Local Government 282-290
CHAPTER X Inspection of the Exercise of State Power
CHAPTER XI State Audit 312
CHAPTER XII Amendment of the Constitution Transitory Provisions 313
Transitory Provisions 314-336
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