Speaker_of_the_House_of_Representatives_(Nepal)

Speaker of the House of Representatives (Nepal)

Speaker of the House of Representatives (Nepal)

Presiding member of the lower house of the Parliament of Nepal

The Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nepal is the presiding officer in the Nepal's lower house of parliament, the House of Representatives. The position of Speaker holds significant importance in the legislative process, presiding over the proceedings, maintaining order, and ensuring fair debate and discussion. The current speaker is Dev Raj Ghimire since 19 January 2023.[1]

Quick Facts Pratinidhi Sabha, Style ...

Removal

The post of Speaker is vacated:-

(a) if he or she ceases to be a member of the House of Representatives, Provided that, in the event of dissolution of the House of Representatives, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives holding their respective offices shall continue in office until the previous day of the filing of nominations for another election to the House of Representatives,

(b) if he or she tenders resignation in writing,

(c) if a resolution is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total number of the then members of the House of Representatives that his or her conduct is not compatible with his or her office.

List of Speakers

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