Government Implements Plan to Enact Legislation Within Set Timeframes
The government has set a deadline to prepare three bills within 30 days and established specific time limits for the lawmaking process. Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, is working with ministries involved in the governance reform agenda. The government plans to draft the Federal Civil Service Bill within 45 days and the Information Technology and Electronic Governance Bill within 60 days. Kathmandu, 17 Chaitra — The government has now initiated a process to enact and amend laws within defined timeframes. The governance reform agenda, consisting of 100 key points, prioritizes the establishment of deadlines for legislative tasks. Minister Gautam stated that she has coordinated progress with ministries included in the governance reform’s 100-point agenda.
To expedite the bills and related work submitted by various ministries, a fast-track desk has been established within the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. Additionally, the respective ministries have taken the initiative to advance their own legislative work. Every draft law proposed by ministries is only registered with the Cabinet after receiving legal advice from the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. Despite the constitution being promulgated 10 years ago, many laws related to its implementation have yet to be enacted. Minister Gautam emphasized that special attention is being given to this issue. Since taking office on 13 Chaitra, she remarked, “This time, we must work with utmost speed. In the past, the necessary laws were not enacted sufficiently. Our ministry will now work through continuous coordination.”
She expressed confidence that Parliament will also advance legislation swiftly alongside the government. “Members of Parliament are eager to work on legislation. They too must operate at a fast pace. Both Parliament and the government must therefore move quickly,” Minister Gautam said. The government is also preparing to issue the National Integrity Policy within 30 days. The policy, aimed at promoting integrity, protecting whistleblowers, and managing conflicts of interest, will be published within 30 days, after which related legislation drafting and amendment processes will proceed.