| Chairperson of the Rastriya Sabha | |
|---|---|
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| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Appointer | Members of Rastriya Sabha |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Dambar Bahadur Singh |
| Salary | रू |
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The Chairperson of the National Assembly in Nepal is the presiding officer in the Nepal's upper house of federal parliament, the National Assembly.[1][2] The position of Chairperson holds significant importance in the legislative process, presiding over the proceedings, maintaining order, and ensuring fair debate and discussion. The current speaker is Ganesh Prasad Timilsina since 15 March 2018.[3][4]
Removal[edit | edit source]
The office of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of the National Assembly shall fall vacant in any of the following circumstances:-[5]
(a) In case he or she ceases to be a member of the National Assembly;
(b) In case he or she tenders resignation in writing;
(c) In case a resolution is adopted by a majority of two-thirds of the total number of the then members of the National Assembly that his or her conduct is not compatible with the office.
List of chairperson[edit | edit source]
| Name | Party | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Sabha | ||||
| Dambar Bahadur Singh | Nominated by King Mahendra | 20 July 1959 | 15 December 1960 | |
| Parliament of the Kingdom of Nepal | ||||
| Beni Bahadur Karki | Nepali Congress | 30 June 1991 | 13 July 1999 | |
| Mohammad Mohsin | Rastriya Prajatantra Party | 12 August 1999[7] | 26 June 2002 | |
| Federal Parliament of Nepal | ||||
| Ganesh Prasad Timilsina | CPN (UML) | 15 March 2018 | Incumbent | |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ ""गृहपृष्ठ | राष्ट्रिय सभा, नेपाल". hr.parliament.gov.np. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ ""गृहपृष्ठ | संघीय संसद, नेपाल". hr.parliament.gov.np. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "Ganesh Prasad Timilsina sworn in as NA Chairman". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ↑ "Timilsena set to be elected NA chair". My Republica. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ↑ Template:Cite constitution
- ↑ "पूर्व पदाधिकारीहरू". na.parliament.gov.np. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ↑ "muslim elected chairman of hindu nepals upper house of parliament". ucanews.com.