Part 13, 14 & 15: Provincial Executive and Legislature
- Title
- Part 13, 14 & 15: Provincial Executive and Legislature
- Description
Provincial Government and Assembly Structure
Under Parts 13, 14, and 15 (Articles 162–202) of the Constitution, Nepal is divided into 7 provinces, each containing its own Executive and Legislature.
Provincial Executive (Part 13, Articles 162–174)
- Executive Power: Vests in the Provincial Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister (Mukhya Mantri).
- The Governor (Pradesh Pramukh): Appointed by the President of Nepal as the representative of the Federal Government.
- Appointment of Chief Minister: Appointed by the Governor from the majority party of the Provincial Assembly.
Provincial Assembly (Part 14, Articles 175–196)
- Structure: Unicameral (single house) legislature in each province.
- Composition: Members are elected under a mixed system:
- $60%$ through the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system.
- $40%$ through the Proportional Representation (PR) system.
- Term: 5 years (unless dissolved earlier).
- Candidacy Age: Minimum of 25 years to run for Provincial Assembly.
Exam-Essential Facts
- Nepal has 7 provinces.
- The Governor serves as the federal representative in each province.
- Provincial Assembly elections use a $60:40$ ratio for FPTP and PR systems.
- Part Number
- 14
- Article Range
- Art. 162–202
- Category
- State Organs