Governor of Province (Pradesh Pramukh)
- Office / Body Name
- Governor of Province (Pradesh Pramukh)
- Description
Governor of Province (Pradesh Pramukh)
Each of Nepal's 7 provinces has a Governor (Pradesh Pramukh), who serves as the constitutional head of the province.
Key Facts
- Appointment: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers (Federal Government).
- Term: The term of office is 5 years, unless removed earlier by the President.
- Role: Acts as the ceremonial head of the province, similar to a President at the federal level.
- Representation: Represents the Federal Government in the province.
- Executive Power: The actual executive power in the province rests with the Provincial Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister (Mukhya Mantri).
Constitutional Provisions
- The position of the Governor is provided under Part 13, Article 163 of the Constitution of Nepal.
- Article 164 outlines the qualifications required for appointment as a Governor.
- Category
- Provincial Government
- Established Year
- 2017
- Constitution Article
- Article 163–164