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Pursuant to the Law on Political Parties, and with the exception of the direct procedures under Article 21(31), a limitation remains preceded by a prior request to the party to address any irregularities within up to 30 days (Article 21(2)), with the application by the Ministry to the court to be filed within 5 days after expiry (Article 21(3)). The decision to limit the activity of a political party or to dissolve it is made by the Central Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal decides within two months (Articles 21(3), 22(22)). Pursuant to Articles 21(4) and 22(22) of the Law on Political Parties, the court decision is immediately enforceable, although it may be appealed within 10 days. Decisions on limitation of the activity must be notified within 24 hours to parties and enforcement authorities, who must report back (Article 21(52)).