Kathmandu, Jan. 22 : King has, in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 1990 and with the consent of the Council of Ministers, promulgated an “Armed Police Ordinance 2057 B.S.” designed to immediately institute an armed police force and make arrangements for its functioning, since parliament is not in session at present, according to the cabinet secretariat.
Likewise, King has, in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 1990 and with the consent of the Council of Ministers, promulgated a “Local Administration (fourth amendment) Ordinance 2057 B.S. to immediately amend the Local Administration Act 2028, since Parliament is not in session at present.