Kathmandu: Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has presented three significant ordinances during today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), marking the inaugural session of the lower house of the federal parliament. These ordinances are set to address various legislative needs and amendments crucial for the country’s governance.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the ordinances introduced by Home Minister Gurung include the ‘Citizenship (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082’, the ‘House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082’, and the ‘Nepal Special Service (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 2082’. These legislative measures aim to amend existing laws to ensure proper representation and governance in line with the Constitution of Nepal.
The ‘House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance’ was initially introduced by the previous government to facilitate the update of the voters’ name list following the announcement of the HoR election scheduled for March 5. This ordinance seeks to ensure an accurate and comprehensive voters’ list, enhancing the electoral process.
On the same occasion, Home Minister Gurung articulated that the ‘Nepal Special Service (Third Amendment) Ordinance’ was enacted to transfer the National Investigation Department under the jurisdiction of the Home Ministry, moving it from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. This move is intended to streamline and enhance the operational efficiency of the National Investigation Department.
Additionally, the meeting adopted a condolence motion for the former lawmakers and a National Assembly member-Rishikesh Gautam, Mohammad Aftab Alam, Krishna Kumari Shrestha, Amod Prasad Upadhyay, Homnath Dahal, and Baldev Bohara-who passed away at different times. Their contributions to the legislative process and governance were acknowledged and honored.
The House of Representatives is scheduled to reconvene at 11:00 am on April 5, continuing its legislative duties and discussions.