Speaker Devraj Ghimire has instructed parliamentary committee chairs to accelerate the approval of bills currently under consideration. During a meeting in his office, Ghimire emphasised the importance of prioritising legislative work.

On Tuesday, he urged all members to actively finalise these bills during discussions with committee chairs, chief whips, and whips from major parties.

Abdul Khan, chair of the Industry, Commerce, Labour, and Consumer Welfare Committee, said the Speaker inquired about the number of pending bills in each committee and the time required for their approval.

Committee chairs told the Speaker that they have struggled to convene meetings since the House session was prorogued. “We conveyed to the Speaker that most committee members have returned to their home districts, leading to an insufficient quorum for meetings,” said Khan.

Ghimire reiterated the importance of approving pending bills to prevent the House from running short of business in the upcoming session.

Bills awaiting approval include the Customs Bill, the Banks and Financial Institutions Bill (First Amendment), the Secure Transactions Bill (First Amendment), the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority Bill (Third Amendment), the Federal Civil Service Bill, the School Education Bill, and the Water Resources and Electricity Bill, among others.