Industry Minister discusses amendment to bill with chief whips of major parties

KATHMANDU, JULY 1: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, held a meeting today with the chief whips of three major political parties. The meeting focused on amendments regarding the Bill to Amend Some of Nepal Acts-2081 BS, aiming to enable an investment-friendly atmosphere in the country.

In the meeting held at the Ministry, Nepali Congress Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak, CPN (UML)'s Mahesh Bartaula, and CPN (Maoist Centre)'s Hitraj Pandey were present.

On the occasion, the Minister urged the chief whips to facilitate the smooth endorsement of the Bill by the parliament. He stressed that support and cooperation from all political parties are necessary to enable an investment-friendly atmosphere.

In response, Lekhak said he would discuss with party lawmakers who have registered amendment proposals, pledging to contribute to enabling the investment environment. He noted, however, that some points in the Bill need to be amended.

Bartaula underlined the need for collective efforts to endorse the Bill, adding that some of the Bill's 'complex' provisions should be amended.

In Pandey's view, it was good to register amendment proposals, but only the most necessary issues should be addressed, bearing in mind the limited time to proceed with the Bill.

Provisions concerning the forest, parks, buffer zones, and land ceiling were highlighted for amendment. Secretaries from the ministries concerned were also present at the meeting.

 

 

 

 

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