The national assembly was dissolved in 1975-6 by government action.
He served one term and did not return when the assembly was dissolved in 1987.
He did not run again for re-election when the Assembly was dissolved in 1993.
The regional and local assemblies cannot be dissolved before the end of their term.
Under direct rule, the state government and assembly are automatically dissolved.
The Assembly sits for a five-year term but can be dissolved earlier by the president.
For a period of time, between 1976 and 1981, all assemblies were dissolved due to legal restrictions.
However, the president does not have the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
This Assembly was dissolved in 1951 and the number of members was increased from 50 to 58.
On 16 March, the assembly was dissolved bringing end to agitation.