Entry into force The present Decree-Law shall enter into force on the day subsequent to its publication date. Approved by the Council of Ministers, on 12 March 2003, under the provision of section 116(d) of the Constitution. The Prime Minister [Signed] (Mari Bim Amude Alkatiri) The Minister of Planning and Finance [Signed] Maria Madalena Brites Boavida The Minister of Transport, Communications and Public Works [Signed] (Ovídio de Jesus Amaral) Promulgated on 22 May 2003. To be published. The President of the Republic [Signed] (Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão)