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The Constitution

Preamble

We, the people of the Republic of Tay'yanar, united across our lands, seas, and skies, do hereby proclaim this Constitution as the supreme law of our nation.
Guided by the enduring presence of the monarchy, the emblem of our shared history, and the bond between generations, we affirm our commitment to a just and evolving society, where the rights and voices of all citizens are honored.

Article I - 1928.1  |  Declaration of Nationhood and Sovereignity

The Nation of Tay'yanar comprises all lands lawfully held by formal Houses that have sworn fealty to the Royal Crown of Ty'vanar, including the surrounding domains of water and sky over which these Houses maintain rightful title.

The State shall exercise full legal jurisdiction over all such domains.

Sovereignty resides collectively in the citizenry of Tay'yanar, expressed through republican noble institutions and embodied in the office of the Sovereign. The Sovereign shall serve as the Head of State and symbol of unity, with all governing authority derived from and limited by this Constitution.

Article II - 1928.1  |  Position of the Sovereign

  • Clause 1 : The Sovereign shall be a titled noble of the Nation holding a rank no less than "Rynmawan", and shall serve in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Constitution.

  • Clause 2 : The Sovereign shall be elected every fourteen (14) years by the Republican Council, following procedures prescribed by law.

  • Clause 3.1 : In the event that the Sovereign becomes incapacitated, the legal right of succession for the remainder of the term shall pass to the Sovereign’s spouse.

  • Clause 3.2 : Should the spouse choose to relinquish this authority, it shall transfer to a member of the Sovereign’s appointed cabinet, as determined by council directives.

  • Clause 3.3 : If both the Sovereign and the spouse are incapacitated or otherwise unable to fulfill their duties, the Minister of Internal Affairs shall assume the Sovereign’s responsibilities for the remainder of the term.

  • Clause 4 : The Sovereign shall fulfill constitutional and ceremonial duties and shall act upon the advice of the council heads, as provided by this Constitution and the laws of the state.

Article III - 1928.1  |  The Citizenry

  • Clause 1 : All persons born within the territory of the nation to two individuals who are citizens, shall be considered citizens of the nation.

  • Clause 2 : No citizen shall be deprived of citizenship without the due process of law.

  • Clause 3 : All citizens shall be granted the rights of, but are not limited to: freedom of speech, religion, and assembly; the right to privacy; and the right to fair trial.

  • Clause 4 : No law or action by the state shall infringe upon these rights except as necessary in a republic, for the protection of public order, safety, or the rights of others.

Article IV - 1967.3  |  The Congressional Council

  • Clause 1 : Legislative authority shall reside in the Congressional Council, composed of two chambers: the Council of the Senate and the Council of the Houses.

  • Clause 2 : Members of the Council of the Houses shall be elected through universal suffrage in regular intervals prescribed by Clause 6 of this Article.

  • Clause 3 : The Council of the Senate shall include representatives appointed by regional authorities and others as established by statute.

  • Clause 4 : The Congressional Council shall possess the power to enact legislation, approve the national budget, and exercise oversight over the office of the Sovereign.

  • Clause 5 : The Government shall be responsible for domestic and foreign policy, and for the administration of public services.

  • Clause 6 : The Council of the Houses shall be elected by regional state entities every seven (7) years.

Article V - 1967.3  |  The Judiciary

  • Clause 1 : Judicial authority shall be independent and vested in the courts of the State.

  • Clause 2 : The independence of the Judiciary shall be safeguarded by law and protected from interference by any other branch of government.

  • Clause 3 : The highest judicial body shall be the Supreme Court of Tay'yanar, which shall possess final authority in interpreting this Constitution and ensuring adherence to the rule of law.

  • Clause 4.1 : Judges of the Supreme Court shall be elected by the Congressional Council and finally appointed by the Sovereign

  • Clause 4.2 : Judges of the Lower Courts shall be appointed by the regional governing entities, with titles from formal institutional schools recognized by the state.

Article VI - 1928.1  |  The Rule of Law

  • Clause 1 : The law is supreme and binding on all persons and institutions, including the Sovereign and his ministers.

  • Clause 2 : No person or entity shall be above the law. All governmental actions must be authorized by and consistent with the rule of law.

  • Clause 3 : Laws shall be public, stable, and applied equally.

Article VII - 1967.3  |  The Supreme Court of Tay’yanar

  • Clause 1 : The Supreme Court of Tay’yanar shall stand as the highest court in the Nation and the final authority on matters of constitutional interpretation, legal unity, and the guardianship of fundamental rights.

  • Clause 2 : The Supreme Court shall consist of eleven (11) Justices, appointed for fourteen years (14) unless removed by lawful impeachment for treason, corruption, or incapacity.

  • Clause 3 : Justices shall be nominated by the Congressional Council through a supermajority vote of eighty (80) percent and formally approved by the Sovereign, who shall conduct the Oath of Judicial Service in a public ceremony.

  • Clause 4 : The Court shall be led by a High Justice, selected by the body of Justices through internal voting and approved by the Sovereign.

  • Clause 5.0 : The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction to:

  • Clause 5.1 : Review the constitutionality of laws passed by the Congressional Council

  • Clause 5.2 : Hear appeals from lower national or regional courts involving significant questions of law or rights

  • Clause 5.3 : Resolve disputes between regional governments and the national government

  • Clause 5.4 : Adjudicate cases involving the powers of the Sovereign, the Council, or the Esteemed Familial Houses

  • Clause 5.5 : Oversee matters of high treason, emergency law, and the legality of war declarations

  • Clause 6 : The Supreme Court may strike down laws, decrees, or government actions found to be in violation of the Constitution, in whole or in part. Its rulings shall be binding upon all persons and institutions within the Nation.

  • Clause 7 : The Court shall not legislate or create law, but may issue interpretative rulings and legal opinions that guide future jurisprudence.

  • Clause 8 : Hearings of the Supreme Court shall be public, save in matters of classified state security, and all decisions must be published with full rationale and minority dissent where applicable.

  • Clause 9 : A special Council of Review, drawn from among seven (7) Justices, shall convene in periods of national emergency to monitor the legality of government actions under extraordinary powers, as set forth in Clause 8 of Article XIII.

  • Clause 10 : The Supreme Court, the Judges, and its sessions, must be done and convened in the Hall of the Supreme Court in the capital city of Lankanikta, and its dignity, independence, and safety shall be protected by the laws of the Nation and the honor of the Sovereign.

Article VIII - 1928.1  |  Regional Governance

  • Clause 1 : The State shall recognize and support regional and local governments as essential to governance of the republic.

  • Clause 2 : Powers not expressly reserved to the national government shall be delegated to the regions.

  • Clause 3 : Local authorities shall have the right to self-administration in matters of local concern, in accordance with national law.

Article IX - 1967.3  |  Amendments to the Constitution

  • Clause 1 : Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by a half majority in the Congressional Council

  • Clause 2 : Amendments shall take effect upon approval by a three-fourths majority in a state referendum, unless otherwise specified.

  • Clause 3 : The principles of the rule of law, and the dignity of the individual, shall not be subject to repeal or limitation.

Article X - 1967.3  |  The Esteemed Families

  • Clause 1 : The formal Noble Houses of Tay’yanar are foundational to the cultural and institutional integrity of the nation. Each Esteemed Family shall be registered and recognized by the State through the Council of Internal Affairs.

  • Clause 2.0 : A Noble House may only be granted title and privileges upon fulfilling the following

  • Clause 2.1 : An oath of fealty to the State

  • Clause 2.2 : Proven stewardship over the governed land

  • Clause 2.3 : A documented lineage or service recognized by the royal monarch.

  • Clause 3 : Governing Houses shall be entitled to representation in the Council of the Senate, proportionate to their regional influence and population served, as defined by statute.

  • Clause 4 : No House may engage in diplomacy, or enter into compacts with foreign powers.

  • Clause 5 : Noble Houses are expected to uphold the virtues of honor, justice, and service, and may be stripped of title by lawful decree if found guilty of high treason, corruption, or severe dereliction of civic duty.

  • Clause 6 : A codex of noble conduct and inheritance shall be maintained by the Ministry of Titled Entities, subject to approval and periodic review by the Congressional Council.

Article XI - 1967.4  |  Foreign Affairs and Treaties

  • Clause 1 : The foreign policy of the Republic of Tay’yanar shall serve to uphold the sovereignty, dignity, and lawful interests of the State, while promoting peace, mutual respect, and honorable conduct among nations.

  • Clause 2 : The power to conduct foreign affairs is vested in the Government, exercised through the Authority of Foreign Diplomacy, and shall be subject to oversight by the Congressional Council.

  • Clause 3 : The Sovereign shall serve as the ceremonial emissary of Tay’yanar and may represent the State in matters of diplomacy, treaty ratification, and royal correspondence with foreign monarchs or leaders.

  • Clause 4.0 : All treaties, compacts, and binding agreements with foreign powers shall require:

  • Clause 4.1 : Approval by a two-thirds vote of the Congressional Council

  • Clause 4.2 : Ratification by the Sovereign, unless otherwise specified by law

  • Clause 5 : No agreement shall have the force of law within the nation unless it aligns with this Constitution and the rights it guarantees.

  • Clause 6.0 : The State shall not enter into any foreign compact that would:

  • Clause 6.1 : Compromise its internal sovereignty

  • Clause 6.2 : Delegate legislative or judicial authority to foreign powers

  • Clause 6.3 : Violate the rights and liberties of its citizenry

  • Clause 7 : Diplomatic immunity, missions, and embassies shall be governed by law, in accordance with recognized principles of international conduct as ratified by the Assembly of Nations, and with consideration for the customs of foreign states.

  • Clause 8.0 : In times of external conflict, war shall only be declared by an eighty (80) percent vote of the Congressional Council and approval of the Sovereign;

  • Clause 8.1 : Unless the nation is subject to an immediate and unprovoked attack.

Article XII - 1946.2  |  National Defense and Armed Forces

  • Clause 1 : The defense of the Nation shall be entrusted to the Military Forces of Tay’yanar, under the oversight of the State Government and the strategic direction of the Council of National Defense, headed by the Minister of the Military.

  • Clause 2.0 : The Military Forces shall consist of:

  • Clause 2.1 : The Army, headed by the Minister of the Army and its high ranking Generals

  • Clause 2.2 : The Navy, headed by the Minister of the Navy and its high ranking Admirals

  • Clause 2.3 : The Air Force, headed by the Minister of Military Aviation and its high ranking Generals

  • Clause 3 : Members of the Esteemed Families are required mandatory military service of one (1) year, and when needed in times of crisis, with sole exception of medically approved excemptions.

  • Clause 4 : No private force, militia, or armed company may be raised or deployed within the territory of Tay’yanar without express license from the Congressional Council and the consent of the Sovereign.

  • Clause 5.0 : All citizens, upon reaching the age of twenty (20), will be called to one (1) year of mandatory service in the defense of the nation through military conscription or approved civil defense roles. Conscientious objection shall be accommodated through alternate services.

  • Clause 5.1 : Upon completion of mandatory service, the individual will be registered in the military reserve index and shall be called onto in times of need.

  • Clause 6 : The appointment of high-ranking military officers shall be made by the Council of the Military, with final approval by the Congressional Council and ceremonial confirmation by the Sovereign.

  • Clause 7 : The Armed Forces shall remain politically neutral and subordinate at all times to the civil authority established by this Constitution.

  • Clause 8 : Martial law may only be declared in regions where the safety of the state is under imminent threat, and shall expire automatically after sixty days, unless extended by the Congressional Council.

  • Clause 9 : The laws of war, treatment of prisoners, and conduct of soldiers shall be governed by codes approved by the Congressional Council and shall conform with the Declaration of Human Rights and Rules of War, signed and ratified by the Assembly of Nations.

Article XIII - 1967.1  |  Continuity of Governance and Emergency Powers

  • Clause 1 : In the event of foreign invasion, insurrection, natural cataclysm, or other grave threats to the sovereignty or stability of the Nation, the Government may declare a State of National Emergency.

  • Clause 2 : A declaration of emergency shall be issued jointly by the Minister of the Military, and the Sovereign, and shall be subject to confirmation by a two-thirds vote of the Congressional Council within three (3) days of issuance.

  • Clause 3 : Upon such declaration, emergency executive authority shall be transferred to the Emergency Council, consisting of:

  • The Minister of the Military

  • The Minister of Internal Affairs

  • The Commander General of the Armed Forces

  • The Speaker of the Congressional Council

  • One delegate appointed by the Sovereign

  • And a Representative each from (2) Esteemed Families selected by emergency session of the Senate.

  • Clause 4.0 : If the Sovereign is incapacitated, absent, or confirmed dead, their appointed delegate to the Emergency Council shall serve in their stead.

  • Clause 4.1 : If no such delegate exists, the Minister of Internal Affairs shall fulfill this role temporarily.

  • Clause 5.0 : The Emergency Council shall have authority to:

  • Clause 5.1 : Mobilize all branches of the military and civil defense

  • Clause 5.2 : Temporarily suspend non-essential government and state functions

  • Clause 5.3 : Enforce curfews, martial law, or travel restrictions as needed

  • Clause 5.4 : Maintain internal order and communications

  • Clause 5.5 : Authorize extraordinary expenditures to ensure national survival

  • Clause 6 : All emergency powers must be executed in good faith and in service to the Constitution. Civil rights may only be suspended insofar as strictly necessary to protect life, preserve order, or ensure territorial integrity.

  • Clause 7.0 : The Emergency Council may not:

  • Clause 7.1 : Suspend or dissolve the Congressional Council

  • Clause 7.2 : Extend its own authority beyond ninety (90) days without renewed approval by an eighty (80) percent vote of Congress

  • Clause 7.3 : Alter the line of succession or transfer national sovereignty

  • Clause 8 : A Council of Review, composed of seven (7) justices of the Supreme Court, shall oversee the legality of emergency decrees. This council may annul any action that exceeds the lawful bounds of authority or undermines constitutional order.

  • Clause 9 : Upon the resolution of the emergency, all powers exercised by the Emergency Council shall revert to their original holders. Any actions taken during the emergency must be submitted to the Congressional Council for post-crisis review.

  • Clause 10 : The State shall maintain a Continuity Charter, updated annually, outlining critical personnel, line-of-command protocols, and relocation procedures in the event of capital evacuation or institutional collapse.

Article XIV - 1928.1  |  Infrastructure and Agricultural Development

  • Clause 1 : The State shall regard the development of public infrastructure and the reform of agricultural systems as essential to the prosperity, unity, and resilience of the nation.

  • Clause 2.0 : The Government shall establish and maintain a National Commission for Development and Agrarian Reform, charged with formulating long-term strategies for:

  • Clause 2.1 : The construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, canals, aerodromes, and other connective networks;

  • Clause 2.2 : The expansion of access to clean water, renewable energies, and reliable communication systems across all states;

  • Clause 2.3 : The sustainable management of natural resources and preservation of the land.

  • Clause 3 : Special attention shall be given to rural regions and familial dominions historically underserved, ensuring equitable access to transport, markets, education, and state services.

  • Clause 4.0 : The Ministry of Agriculture shall, under direction of the National Commission, implement reforms including but not limited to:

  • Clause 4.1 : Redistribution of underutilized esteemed familial lands to tenant farmers under fair tenure systems

  • Clause 4.2 : Introduction of modern cultivation practices, irrigation, and crop diversification

  • Clause 4.3 : Support for cooperatives, regional grain stores, and emergency food reserves

  • Clause 5 : All agricultural reforms shall respect ancestral land rights, customary titles, and the economic stability of local communities, and must not be carried out without lawful compensation and consultation.

  • Clause 6 : A Development Budget shall be allocated annually, subject to approval by the Congressional Council, prioritizing regions based on need, strategic value, and contribution to national supply chains.

  • Clause 7 : The State shall incentivize private and noble-sector investment in infrastructure and farming technologies, provided such initiatives align with national priorities and do not exploit labor or land.

  • Clause 8 : In the event of famine, drought, blight, or natural disaster, the Government shall have the authority to requisition emergency provisions and deploy logistical forces to protect food security and maintain public order.

  • Clause 9 : The Sovereign may, in matters of symbolic or strategic significance, designate particular roads, aqueducts, granaries, or farming complexes as Royal Projects of National Merit, receiving special attention and public funding.

  • Clause 10 : All infrastructure and agrarian plans shall be guided by principles of sustainability, harmony with the environment, and service to future generations of Tay’yanar citizens.

Article XV - 1967.1  |  Religion and Religious Institutions

  • Clause 1 : The State shall recognize the sacred role of religious belief, rituals, and divine guidance in shaping the moral and spiritual life of the nation.

  • Clause 2 : Tay’yanar shall uphold freedom of religion for all citizens, subject only to laws protecting public order, health, and the fundamental rights of others.

  • Clause 3.0 : The State's most esteemed religions, recognized by tradition and enshrined by law, shall include; but not be limited to

  • Clause 3.1 : Ma'wynavat and all its Deity's Temples and Shrines

  • Clause 3.2 : Tay'yanar Ekelan, and all its Cathedrals and Churches

  • Clause 4: Each Council of High Prioress or Bishops shall maintain internal autonomy in its rites, hierarchy, sacred law, and governance, provided it does not contravene the Constitution or civil law.

  • Clause 5 : The Sovereign, in their ceremonial capacity, shall serve as the Protector of the Faiths, charged with upholding peace among religious sects and ensuring that no belief is suppressed under unjust law or persecution.

  • Clause 6.0 : Religious institutions shall have the right to:

  • Clause 6.1 : Conduct public worship, pilgrimage, and sacred festivals

  • Clause 6.2 : Administer spiritual education and initiatory training

  • Clause 6.3 : Manage holy lands, temples, churches, and relics

  • Clause 6.4 : And oversee rites of passage including birth-blessings, bondings, and funerary passage.

  • Clause 7 : No Religious Council may raise arms, maintain military forces, or levy tax except as granted by charter and overseen by state regulation. Any breach of the peace by a religious faction shall be subject to judicial review.

  • Clause 8 : Sacred lands and temple properties shall be preserved from unlawful seizure, desecration, or repurposing, save in time of war and only by decree of the Emergency Council.

Article XVI - 1967.2  |  Education Systems and Academic Institutions

Section I  -  Introductory

  • Clause 1 : The State shall establish and maintain a comprehensive and tiered system of education for all citizens of Tay’yanar, with particular provisions for the esteemed familial houses, the commons, and specialized disciplines of national importance.

  • Clause 2 : Education shall be regarded as both a civic right and a noble duty, vital for the preservation of knowledge, the transmission of values, and the prosperity of the Nation.

  • Clause 3 : The Council of Education shall oversee all academies, institutes, and learning halls, ensuring curriculum alignment with national standards, regional needs, and traditional values.

 

Section II  -  Education of the Esteemed Familial Houses

  • Clause 1 : All noble children of titled Esteemed Families formally recognized by the Council of Internal Affairs shall attend state sanctioned Social Academies and must fulfill their academic duties.

  • Clause 2.0 : The Social Curriculum shall include four (4) sets of which the first is mandatory and the rest as electives:

  • Clause 2.1 : Etiquette, National Languages, History, Mathemathics, General Science, Military Theory, Diplomacy, Introductory Law, Firearms Handling, Command Ethics, Physical Education

  • Clause 2.2 : Rhetorics, General Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Classical Texts, Ancestral Law, Religious Theology, Religious Philosophy, Culture

  • Clause 2.3 : Information and Technology, Digital Literacy, Financing, Business Management, Estate Management

  • Clause 2.4 : Classical Art, General Art, Creative Literature, Music, Creative Design

  • Clause 3 : At the age of nineteen (19), all esteemed familial heirs shall undergo the the Social Academic Examination, a rite of civic and intellectual assessment supervised by academic examiners of state sanctioned Academies, and recorded in the Social Education Index.

  • Clause 4 : Those who excel may be awarded the state-recognized Certificate of Excellency, and is qualified for recommendations, of which eligibility for regional advisory roles or court service may be granted. Those who fail may be disqualified from high Council Office appointments without a written petition to the Sovereign.

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Section III  -  Education of the Commons​

  • Clause 1 : The State shall establish National Public Schools in all states, accessible to all citizens without cost through the primary and secondary levels.

  • Clause 2 : The Commons Curriculum shall include, and of which is mandatory:
    Literacy, National Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Arts, Music, Social studies, Humanities, Communication, Culture.

  • Clause 3 : Scholarships shall be awarded to commons students based on merit, enabling attendance at State Academic Lyceums through competitive examination.

  • Clause 4 : No child shall be denied education due to poverty, disability, or regional origin. The Council of Education shall deploy assessors to survey remote or underserved communities to where schools cannot be built and draft as such a letter of recommendation to the Minister to be approved a budget of school construction.

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Section IV  -  Academic Purpose

  • Clause 1 : Education shall never be used as a tool of indoctrination or tyranny. The pursuit of wisdom, critical thought, and truth shall remain sacred and free.

Article XVII - 1951.2  |  Environmental Provisions

Section I  -  Introductory

  • Clause 1 : The natural lands, waters, forests, and skies of Tay’yanar are a sacred trust, passed from ancestor to heir, and held in common for the benefit of all peoples, both present and unborn.

  • Clause 2 : It is the solemn duty of the State, the Esteemed Families, and the Citizenry to safeguard the health and balance of the natural world, recognizing its intrinsic value, spiritual significance, and material necessity.

 

Section II  -  The Council of Environment

  • Clause 1 : The Council of Environment shall be established to oversee environmental policy, preservation initiatives, and the sustainable management of natural resources.

 

Section III  -  Provisions for Protected Lands and Waters

  • Clause 1 : The Council of Environment shall have the authority to designate select locations or regions as protected zones which it deems as required to protect endangered habitats, species, or ecological areas.

1928 Constitution - Amended, Council of 1967

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