Art. 114 · Part 9
Ordinance Power
अध्यादेश
Original Text
If Parliament is not in session and immediate action is required, the President may, on recommendation of Council of Ministers, promulgate an Ordinance having same force as an Act. Must be tabled within 60 days of next session.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
When Parliament is in recess, the government can bypass Parliament temporarily using an Ordinance - essentially a temporary law. It expires automatically if Parliament doesn't ratify it within 60 days. Presidents have controversially used or delayed this power.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
संसद बैठकमा नभएको समयमा तत्काल आवश्यकता पर्दा सरकारले अध्यादेश जारी गर्न सक्छ।
✅ Strengths
Allows fast government response to emergencies without waiting for Parliament.
⚠️ Concerns
Has been misused for politically motivated ordinances. Controversial ordinances in 2023-2024.