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Objective: To identify the formation process and functions of an executive in Nepal.

Introduction:

The executive is another important organ of the government which executes or implements the policies approved by the legislature. This body directs, controls, supervises and governs the country according to the constitution and other existing laws of the nation. The executive includes all government employees from peon level to the highest post, security organs, prime-minister and president. The executive of the country has a lot of powers and functions in today’s world, unlike the past when it used to maintain a legal system and collect taxes from the people.  Besides, maintaining peace and security the government has to be responsible in each sector of development. The modern executive should provide people with food, shelter, clothes, education, health, employment and proper living environment in the country.

 

According to the existing laws of Nepal, the executive is formed through the parliament. The president at present has been elected by the Constituent Assembly which also plays the role of parliament. The party leader with the majority in parliament is appointed as prime minister and other ministers in his cabinet are appointed by him. So, the executive body is always responsible and answerable to the parliament. The major functions of the executive are as follow:

  1. It appoints, transfers, controls, supervises and dismisses the heads of the constitutional organs to run the daily administration smoothly.
  2. It determines and imposes taxes on people.
  3. It appoints the heads of armed forces.
  4. It calls parliament meetings (Sessions).
  5. It maintains peace and security in the nation.
  6. It maintains diplomatic relations with other nations.
  7. It prepares the budget of the country.
  8. It carries out all the development activities in the country etc.

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