Government Resends Constitutional Council Ordinance to President After Reconsideration Request

The government has taken a firm stance by resending the Constitutional Council ordinance to President Ramchandra Paudel, demonstrating its commitment to the legislative process. Despite the President's request for reconsideration, the Cabinet decided to forward the ordinance again without any alterations, highlighting a potential disagreement on the provisions within the proposal.

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The government has resubmitted the ordinance without making any changes.

This move is not unprecedented, as a similar ordinance was returned by the President's Office in the past under a previous government. The current administration's decision to resubmit the ordinance underscores the importance it places on the council's functions and its willingness to navigate constitutional procedures to ensure its effectiveness.

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His legal adviser, Baburam Kunwar, said the decision followed a review of the provisions included in the proposal sent by the Cabinet.

Officials at the President’s Office noted that the head of state exercised constitutional authority to seek further deliberation. The government's resubmission, however, indicates a belief in the ordinance's necessity and a desire to move forward with its authentication, setting the stage for further dialogue or potential constitutional interpretation.

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the head of state exercised constitutional authority to seek further deliberation on the proposal.