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Lamichhane to be stripped of MP post

According to the Money Laundering Prevention Act, Lamichhane's MP post will be automatically suspended as a result of this legal case.
By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane is set to be suspended from his position as a Member of Parliament (MP) due to ongoing legal issues. According to the Money Laundering Prevention Act, Lamichhane's MP post will be automatically suspended as a result of this legal case.


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Under Section 27 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2064 (as amended), any public servant facing detention or legal charges is required to have his position suspended until the case is resolved. The law specifically states that if a public official is detained or has a case filed against them, their official duties will be put on hold during this period.


 

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