KATHMANDU, July 17: The government has reinstated the provision allowing federal lawmakers to appoint personal secretaries by amending the Federal Parliament Office-Bearers and Members' Remuneration and Facilities Act, 2017.
The Cabinet approved an amendment to the schedule of the Act, restoring the facility that had previously been withdrawn. The proposal to amend the schedule was submitted by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
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The revised provision came into effect after it was published in the Nepal Gazette, enabling members of the federal parliament to appoint personal secretaries.
The facility had been scrapped by the interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. With the latest Cabinet decision, lawmakers have regained the benefit.
Under the new provision, each lawmaker will be allowed to appoint a personal secretary with qualifications equivalent to those required for an officer-level position, including at least a bachelor's degree.
