(1)  The base unit of—

   (i)  length shall be the metre;

   (ii)  mass shall be the kilogram;

   (iii)  time shall be the second;

   (iv)  electric current shall be the ampere;

   (v)  thermodynamic temperature shall be the kelvin;

   (vi)  luminous intensity shall be the candela; and

   (vii)  amount of substance shall be the mole.

   (2)  The specifications of the base units mentioned in sub-section (1), derived units and other units shall be such as may be prescribed.