Court blocks pork barrel fund both in centre and provinces
Interim order questions if lawmakers doing the work of the executive would undermine separation of powers principle.
Source: kathmandupost.com
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Interim order questions if lawmakers doing the work of the executive would undermine separation of powers principle.
In the past, local units implemented projects funded under the so-called constituency development fund.
RSP lawmakers have a chance to set a sterling precedent by rejecting CDF funds for its lawmakers.
It has brought a motion against the fund, but has yet to decide whether it will accept the fund if efforts fail.
The government, through the annual budget, revived the controversial programme which was shelved for two years.