SC denies interim order regarding Sudurpaschim Province Finance Bill

Summary

The Supreme Court has refused to issue an interim order on a writ petition challenging revisions to the Finance Bill registered in the Sudurpaschim Province Assembly. The court said the issue will be decided during the final adjudication of the petition.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court declined to entertain a request for an interim order on a writ petition related to the Sudurpaschim Province Finance Bill.
  • A division bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Balkrishna Dhakal said the question of whether the bill can be revised will be addressed in the final hearing.
  • Advocate Maniram Upadhyay had argued that the Finance Bill could not be revised or reviewed after the change in government.
  • The Sudurpaschim provincial government changed on July 13, after the budget was presented on June 15.
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