MPs to Get Personal Secretaries Again After Cabinet Decision
Summary
The Council of Ministers has decided to allow Members of Parliament to appoint personal secretaries again with facilities equivalent to a Section Officer.
Key Points
- The Council of Ministers decided to allow MPs to have personal secretaries again.
- Minister Sobita Gautam announced the revival of the provision through schedule amendment in the relevant Act.
- The interim government led by Sushila Karki had previously abolished the facility after the Janji movement.
- MPs will regain the facility once the amendment is published in the Gazette.