Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (76) of 2023
- Issued Date: 10 Jul 2023
- Effective Date: 01 Aug 2023
- Official Gazette: No. 756
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 12
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the fees for various services provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of this law is to regulate the financial aspects of the federal election process, including candidate applications and appeals against election results. The resolution is significant for businesses and individuals involved in UAE federal elections, as it outlines the mandatory fees they must pay to participate in the electoral process. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 1-6)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the fees charged by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs for various services related to the federal election process in the UAE. The purpose is to establish a standardized fee structure for candidate applications, appeals against election results, and financial penalties for election violations. The resolution applies to all individuals and entities seeking to participate in the federal elections in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 1-3)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution does not provide any specific definitions. The terms used, such as "candidacy application", "appeal", and "election violation", are not explicitly defined within the text of the law. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. Candidates for the Federal National Council must pay a fee of AED 3,000 for their candidacy application. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 1) 2. Individuals or entities appealing against a candidate, voting procedures, or election results must pay a fee of AED 3,000. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 1) 3. The National Elections Committee may impose a financial penalty of up to AED 10,000 on a candidate for committing an election violation. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 2)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements. It focuses solely on the fees charged for certain services related to the federal election process. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The Cabinet Resolution does not explicitly grant any rights or protections to individuals or entities. It is focused on establishing the fee structure for specific services related to the federal election process. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Cabinet Resolution designates the following authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement: 1. The Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs is responsible for collecting the fees stipulated in the resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 3) 2. The National Elections Committee is empowered to impose financial penalties of up to AED 10,000 on candidates for committing election violations. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 2) 3. The Cabinet is competent to amend the fees stipulated in the resolution, including additions, omissions, or amendments. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 3)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The Cabinet Resolution specifies the following penalties: 1. The National Elections Committee may impose a financial penalty of up to AED 10,000 on a candidate for committing an election violation. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 2) The resolution does not provide any other penalties for non-compliance with its provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The Cabinet Resolution specifies the following fees: 1. AED 3,000 for a candidacy application for the membership of the Federal National Council. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 1) 2. AED 3,000 for an appeal against a candidate, voting procedures, or election results. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 1) The resolution also allows the Cabinet to amend these fees through future resolutions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 3)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Cabinet Resolution does not specify any exemptions or exceptions to the fees and penalties it establishes. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution does not provide any information on dispute resolution mechanisms. It does not specify how any disputes related to the fees, penalties, or other provisions of the law would be handled. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The Cabinet Resolution does not establish any specific deadlines or time limits. It only states that the resolution shall come into force as of 01 August 2023. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 6)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Cabinet Resolution references the following related UAE legislation: 1. Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and Capacities of Ministers, and its amendments. 2. Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2019, Concerning Public Finance, and its amendments. 3. Federal National Council Resolution No. (4) of 2006, Determining the Method of Selecting the Emirates Representatives in the Federal National Council, and its amendments. 4. President of the United Arab Emirates Resolution No. (3) of 2006, Determining the Method of Selecting the Emirates Representatives in the Federal National Council, and its amendments. 5. Minister of Finance and Industry Resolution No. (211) of 2006, Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the National Elections Committee, which is repealed by this Cabinet Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 5)
When did this law come into effect?
The Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs came into effect on 01 August 2023, as stated in Article 6 of the resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council's Affairs, 2023, Art. 6)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Services Provided by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council’s Affairs for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.