Government’s ordinance push hits a wall
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party government is likely to lose half of its eight ordinances introduced in April due to failure to secure parliamentary approval within the constitutional 60-day deadline.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party government introduced eight ordinances in April but is set to lose four due to failure to get parliamentary approval within the 60-day deadline.
- The government commands a super majority in the House of Representatives but lacks strength in the National Assembly, complicating ordinance approval.
- Four ordinances concerning the Constitutional Council Act, removal of public office holders, university governance, and others will automatically lapse without replacement bills.
- Debate exists over the exact calculation of the 60-day deadline, with legal experts and constitutional lawyers offering differing interpretations.
