An ordinance meant to speed up constitutional appointments has changed little
Summary
The Constitutional Council in Nepal remains inactive despite an ordinance easing quorum rules meant to speed up appointments, leaving key constitutional bodies with numerous vacancies.
Key Points
- A new ordinance lowering quorum requirements was introduced to speed up appointments to key constitutional bodies but the council remains inactive.
- At least 19 vacancies exist across multiple constitutional commissions, affecting their performance and oversight roles.
- The Election Commission and National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission are operating under acting leadership despite vacancies.
- Opposition parties and experts criticize the ordinance for weakening consensus and concentrating power in the executive, and the appointment process has stalled due to lack of government priority.
