Two ordinances sent to President’s Office for approval

Kathmandu, November 9 The government has decided to introduce two ordinances, both of which have been sent to the President’s Office for approval. A Cabinet meeting on November 3 decided to introduce an ordinance amending the Press Council Nepal Act, 1992, and another to amend certain Nepal Acts, including those related to culture, tourism and civil aviation. The President’s Office has confirmed receiving both ordinances.

“The ordinances have arrived. The holidays have also begun,” an official at the President’s Office said. According to the official, the documents are currently under review.

President Ram Chandra Paudel’s press adviser, Kiran Pokharel, also confirmed that the ordinances had been received. Under the Constitution, the President can issue an ordinance on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers when immediate action is required at a time when sessions of both houses of the Federal Parliament are not in progress.