Balendra Shah administration goes fast with ordinances: 13 issued, 2 forwarded in 8 months
Summary
The Balendra Shah administration has issued 13 ordinances in eight months and sent two more for presidential approval, drawing criticism for bypassing Parliament. Constitutional experts and former parliamentary officials say the practice undermines legislative scrutiny and weakens the separation of powers.
Key Points
- The Shah administration has issued 13 ordinances since taking office and recommended two more, using the provision at an unusually high pace.
- Constitutional experts and former parliamentary officials say the government is treating ordinances as a routine governing tool instead of an exceptional measure.
- Several ordinances amended dozens of laws, enabled major appointments and policy changes, and later faced legal challenges in the Supreme Court.
- The article says ordinance use has continued across successive governments in Nepal, but the current spike has intensified debate over Parliament’s role.
