Passage of bill on electricity becomes uncertain. Energy minister mulls ordinance

An amendment that aims to allow the private sector to engage in power trade inside and outside the country has become uncertain with the country entering election mode.

A bill to amend the Electricity Act-1992 to allow the Nepali private sector to trade in electricity has been passed by the National Assembly after two years of its tabling, but its passage by the lower house remains uncertain, leaving the private sector dejected.