Committee to inquire PM on inclusive, proportional system in ambassadorial appointment

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has decided to hold a discussion with the Prime Minister on progress in implementation of inclusive and proportional system on the appointment of ambassadors. The committee meeting held on Wednesday took the decision to invite the PM to inquire why the inclusive and proportional system was not implemented fully as per the spirit of Constitution.

Committee Chair Laxman Lal Karna said that even the relevant minister, commission chairperson and the experts would be invited to discuss the legal progress relating to the inclusion and proportional system and its implementation in the country.

The committee was for holding the discussion substantially as it was criticized that mere direction was not enough for policy change and implementation.

Article 42 of the Constitution of Nepal has the provision that representation in State bodies should be based on inclusive principles. Similarly, there is the constitutional provision of parliamentary hearing on the appointment of officials at constitutional bodies including ambassador.

The parliamentary committee concluded that it would also conduct monitoring and investigation on recommendation of candidates for appointment to various posts.

The committee further complained that the inclusive and proportional systems as per spirit of Constitution were not implemented in term of appointment in constitutional bodies and of ambassadors. Earlier, it had repeatedly directed the government not to ignore the proportional and inclusive system.

According to the committee, its direction on the appointment of ambassador for the US, India and the UK was ignored. Some members of the committee then had argued why to conduct hearing if the direction and recommendation are not implemented.