KATHMANDU, Aug 23 The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order directing the federal and provincial governments not to spend the money allocated for the Constituency Development Fund.

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Despite criticism from various quarters of society, the government has given continuity to the Local Infrastructure Development Program (LIDP), previously known as the Constituency Development Fund. However, most of the lawmakers from across the parties have maintained silence over the resumption of the controversial program.

The recent announcement by Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat regarding the allocation of funds under the 'Parliamentary Infrastructure Development Program' has raised concerns among the public. While the government claims that this program is different from the previously criticized Constituency Development Fund (CDF), it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to prevent any potential misuse of funds by lawmakers.

KATHMANDU, May 31: After the budget revived the controversial Constituency Development Fund (CDF), the government made attempts to save the blushes by saying that the money to be allocated under the heading will not be misused.

KATHMANDU, May 28: Despite criticism from various quarters, the government has given continuity to the Local Infrastructure Development Program (LIDP), previously known as the Constituency Development Fund.

KATHMANDU, May 27: The Sajha Party has expressed serious concern over the government's plan to give continuity to funds to lawmakers under the Partnership Program saying that such funds are being grossly misused.

KATHMANDU, May 25: A special committee formed by the Nepali Congress has said that it is appropriate to either readjust or suspend the Constituency Development Fund which was later renamed as Local Infrastructure Development Partnership Program.

KATHMANDU, May 30: Despite criticism from various quarters, the government has decided to provide Rs 60 million to each lawmaker in the House of Representatives elected under the First Past the Post (FPTP) system, for the development of their respective constituencies.