The Koshi Province government has decided to issue an ordinance before the budget session. Preparations are underway to promulgate the First Amendment Ordinance of the Provincial Sports Act 2083. The Provincial Chief will issue the ordinance as recommended by the government, aiming to streamline the appointment process for the member secretary. April 11, Biratnagar.
The cabinet meeting held on Monday made this decision as the budget session approached and the time to summon the parliament grew near. The government resolved to introduce the First Amendment Ordinance 2083 to the Provincial Sports Act. Previously, when the federal government led by Balen Shah halted parliament sessions and issued ordinances, Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki of Koshi Province had opposed the move. However, under Hikmat’s leadership, Monday’s cabinet meeting resolved to bring forth an ordinance.
According to Indramani Parajuli, spokesperson for the provincial government and Minister of Internal Affairs and Law, the ordinance has been decided upon to improve the efficiency of government operations. The position of member secretary of the Provincial Sports Board has been vacant since last Kartik (around October-November). The ordinance aims to facilitate the appointment process for the new member secretary and simplify budget expenditure procedures, a source revealed.
The Monday meeting also approved the Disaster Search, Rescue, and Relief Distribution Procedure 2083, Provincial Seed and Plant Regulation 2083 for agricultural sector development, and Provincial Hazardous Pesticide Management Regulation 2083. Additionally, the meeting sanctioned temporary staff positions for agencies under the Ministry of Industry, Agriculture, and Cooperatives and decided to form a recommendation committee for selecting the Chief Executive Director of the Birat Regional Development Committee.
