Kathmandu, Feb 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has waived the fine amount to be paid by the candidates of the local bodies on the government’s recommendation.
The President’s Office has issued a notification stating that the fine amount set by the Election Commission for the candidates during the local elections held on May 13, 2022 has been waived in accordance with Article 276 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued an order to the Election Commission to think over waiving the fines after Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah filed a case in the apex court.
