Discussions held on making the Parliamentary Finance Committee’s works effective

Kathmandu- Discussions have been held to operate the works of the Finance Committee under the House of Representatives in an effective and result-oriented manner.

Committee president Santosh Chalise said that the committee at its meeting today deliberated on preparing the work schedule and increasing the members’ participation. He added that the meeting discussed on finalizing the bills which are currently under the Committee’s consideration at the earliest and on also making its other activities effective as well as increasing the members’ attendance in the meetings.

“There is the problem of the parliamentary committee meetings not meeting the required quorum. The laws do not allow holding discussions and making decisions for lack of a quorum. The Speaker has also shown concern over this issue. Discussions have also been held on the topic of informing the Chief Whip and Whip of all the parties while convening the committee meetings and enhancing the committee members’ participation,” Chalise said.

Lawmakers Surya Bahadur Thapa Chhetri suggested preparing time-table and strictly enforcing the same for making the parliamentary committees’ works effective. Lawmaker Juli Kumari Mahato (Mahaseth) said that the ministries concerned should be called to the Committee’s meetings to take updates regarding the implementation of the budget of the current fiscal year. Five bills are currently under the Finance Committee’s consideration.