Nepal Govt. Seeks Presidential Approval for Controversial Constitutional Council Ordinance Amidst Parliament Session Prorogation
Summary
The Nepal government has prorogued the parliamentary session and sought presidential approval for a controversial ordinance affecting the Constitutional Council, amid concerns about executive overreach.
Key Points
- The Nepal government has prorogued the parliamentary session and recommended President Ramchandra Paudel issue an ordinance regarding the Constitutional Council.
- The ordinance changes appointment procedures for constitutional commissions, allowing decisions with a quorum of chairman and two members, perceived to favor the government.
- Senior advocate Surendra Bhandari criticized the government for using ordinances despite a two-thirds majority, accusing it of autocratic tendencies.
- Article 114 of the Constitution allows ordinances when parliament is not in session, but the ruling parties have been misusing this provision for their benefit.
