Miscellaneous
Deliberation on passport amendment bill
The legislation committee under the National Assembly on Sunday held discussion with lawmakers who registered amendment proposals on the Passport Bill 2075 BS.The legislation committee under the National Assembly on Sunday held discussion with lawmakers who registered amendment proposals on the Passport Bill 2075 BS. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali had responded to the queries of lawmakers on the provision of the bill. Committee President Parashuram Meghi Gurung informed the lawmakers that the clause-wise discussion on the bill would be held in the next committee meeting. The discussion on the bill was centered on the provision related to passport bearers who were prevented from going abroad due to the courts’ verdict and government order. The debate was also focused on the issue of passport of those persons who were facing money laundering and corruption cases. Ten lawmakers had registered 16 amendment proposals on the bill.