KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The Election Commission (EC) has said that continuation of the term of members of House of Representatives (HoR) and Provincial Assemblies even after the filing of nominations for the new election is inappropriate.
The EC made its formal comment on Monday after the government tabled the 'Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts' with the provision that the tenure of the incumbent MPs will expire only after the first meeting of the newly-elected MPs following the fresh election.
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The EC has also recalled the practice of consulting with the EC in the processes of law formation and amendment adding that Article 246 of the Constitution of Nepal has explained in detail about the function, duties and rights, and procedures of the EC for the operation, monitoring, direction and control of the election under the premise of the constitution and federal laws.
The EC has also hinted that continuation of the tenure of the MPs is against the spirit of the election code of conduct if the MPs are vying again to contest the election. Articles 85 and 177 of the Constitution provides for a five-year term of the members of the HoR and the Provincial Assembly.
In a statement issued on Monday EC Spokesperson, Shaligram Sharma Poudel stated that it does not seem relevant to amend the law to make it otherwise in the case of the term of the HoR and Province Assembly members at a time when election date has been announced and preparations for it are already underway.
The EC further said that the proposed provisions regarding the tenure of the members of parliament would create more confusion.
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