(1)  The Assembly chosen at the general election held on 22nd April 1972 shall continue for 5 years from the day of the return of the writs for that general election and no longer, unless it is sooner dissolved by the Governor.

(2)  Every subsequent Assembly shall continue for 4 years from the day of the return of the writs for the general election at which the Members thereof were elected and no longer, unless it is sooner dissolved by the Governor.