Prime Minister Balen Shah Addresses President Paudel's Concerns on Constitutional Council Ordinance
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah responds to President Ram Chandra Paudel's concerns by addressing constitutional provisions in the amended Constitutional Council Ordinance. The ordinance clarifies membership and voting procedures reflecting the majority system.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah sent a message to President Ram Chandra Paudel addressing his earlier concerns about the Constitutional Council Ordinance.
- The ordinance was amended to remove the phrase 'immediately in office' and requires all 6 members to be in office for meetings, with a quorum of at least four members.
- The chairperson's vote will be decisive in case of ties due to the even number of members in the Constitutional Council.
- President Paudel had earlier returned the ordinance citing it conflicted with the spirit of the majority system required by the constitution.
