The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, 2063 (2007)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTS85. Procedure for passage of Bills(1) Any member who wants to introduce a Bill in the House shall give at leastseven day's notice to the Secretary General or Secretary of the Legislature-Parliament about the Bill.Provided that prior notice of five days shall be sufficient for aGovernment Bill.(2) Copies of the Bill shall be made available to all members two days before theintroduction of the Bill.(3) The member who has introduced the Bill may propose the Bill in the Housefor consideration.(4) If the proposal pursuant to clause (3) is accepted, discussion clause by clauseof the Bill shall be held in the House or in the relevant Committee.(5) The member introducing the Bill shall, after the completion of the clause byclause discussion on the Bill, if that discussion takes place in the House, or afterthe completion of the discussion on the report of the Committee, if the clause byclause discussion has taken place in Committee, move a motion in theLegislature- Parliament that the Bill be passed.(6) If the proposal presented pursuant to clause (5) is passed by a simple majorityof the total number of members of the House, the Bill shall be deemed to havepassed.86. Withdrawal of the BillThe member who introduces a Bill may withdraw the Bill with the approval ofthe House.87. Certification of the BillA Bill passed by the House shall become an Act after it is certified by *thePresident.**Provided that until the President holds office after the President's election,the Speaker shall cerify the Bill.* Amened on 2065 Jesth 15 (May 28, 2008) by the Interim Constitution of Nepal (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2065. Originallyread: by the speaker of the Legislature-Parliament.** Added on 2065 Jesth 15 (May 28, 2008) by the Interim Constitution of Nepal (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2065.146