Government set to introduce 121 new laws in current fiscal year

Kathmandu, July 29: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya has shared the target to introduce 121 new laws in current fiscal year.     

In today's meeting of the National Assembly (NA)'s Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, he informed that his ministry has identified necessary bills and submitted a list of bills to the federal parliament.     

"Effort has been made to frame new laws based on the obligations created from government's policy and programme, budget, periodic plan and sector-wise policy and international treaties", Minister Chaurasiya said.     

He shared the government's efforts to equip the judiciary and make the arrangement of free legal aid effective in coordination with province and local levels.     

According to the Law Ministry, the Legislation Act has come into force, and six regulations, five by-laws, three directives and seven work procedures have been registered at the ministry from different ministries and agencies.     

The Ministry, as informed, has appointed legal aid officers in 74 districts and provided free legal assistance effectively.(RSS)