Home Ministry drafts bill to amend disaster-related laws
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted a bill to amend Nepal’s disaster-related laws, including provisions on body handling, relief for families of missing persons, and judicial declaration of death. The ministry has also invited public feedback on the proposal within seven days.
Key Points
- The government plans to amend disaster-related laws to make disaster response and related procedures more organized.
- The bill includes provisions on searching for, storing, and handing over bodies after serious disasters.
- It proposes minimum relief for families of missing persons and judicial declaration of death if they are not found.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the public to send suggestions on the bill by email within seven days.
