(1)There shall be a Constitutional Council for making recommendation in accordance with this constitution for appointment of Chief Justice, the chief and officials of constitutional bodes, consisting of Chairperson and members as follows:-
- (a)
Prime Minister -Chairperson
- (b)
Chief Justice-Member
- (c)
Speaker of the House of Representatives -Member
- (d)
Chairperson of National Assembly - Member
- (e)
Leader from the Opposition Party in House of Representatives -Member
- (f)
Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives-Member
(2)When the position of the Chief Justice falls vacant and a recommendation has to be made for the same, the Minister for Justice shall be present in the Constitutional Council as a member.
(3)The recommendation shall, in accordance with this constitution, have to be made by the Constitutional Council a month before the posts of Chief Justice, Chief and officials of Constitutional bodies fall vacant.
Provided that, In case the posts have fallen vacant due to death or resignation, the recommendation for appointment has to be made so as to fulfill the vacant posts within a month from the day of position lying vacant.
(4)Other functions, rights and powers of the Constitutional Council and proceedings related to appointment of Chief Justice, chief and officials of Constitutional Council shall be as determined by the Federal law.
(5)The Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal shall function as the secretary of the Constitutional Council.