Nepal House of Representatives to Discuss Key Intelligence Law Amendment

The House of Representatives in Nepal is set to convene at 11:00 am on Monday to discuss three important bills, prominently featuring an amendment to the Nepal Special Service Act, 1985. This amendment seeks to provide a legal framework for placing the National Investigation Department (NID) under the Office of the Prime Minister. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobita Gautam will present the bill on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

The proposed legislation aims to formally recognize the administrative restructuring that has seen the NID shift between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Prime Minister’s Office multiple times over the years. The current government’s move to place the NID under the Prime Minister’s Office was previously enacted through the Government Business Allocation Rules, 2026. This amendment will solidify that transfer into law.

Historically, the NID has experienced several transitions; it was moved under the Prime Minister’s Office by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in 2018, only to be returned to the Home Ministry by the interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. The recent changes reflect ongoing adjustments in the governance structure concerning national intelligence operations.

In addition to the intelligence law amendment, the House will also consider a proposal from Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle to send the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2026 to a parliamentary committee for detailed examination. Furthermore, Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Khadga Raj Paudel will propose that the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Protection) Bill, 2026 be referred to the relevant committee for thorough discussion. These legislative efforts underscore the government's commitment to addressing key administrative and cultural issues.