The seven provinces of Nepal are governed by provincial governments which form the second level of governance in the country; after the federal government. The provincial governments are established, and their structure is defined by Part 13 of the

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Legislature

Each province has a unicameral provincial legislature, varying in size according to the population of the province. The members are elected through

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for a term of five years, unless dissolved sooner. The most recent provincial election was held on 24 November and 7 December 2017. Few seats across provincial assemblies are vacant following the split in

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and PSP-N, and are yet to be filled via by-elections.

Executive

The head of the provincial government is the Chief Minister, who is the parliamentary party leader of the party with the majority or the highest number of seats in the assembly. The assembly can force the resignation of the chief minister with a vote of no confidence. The chief minister appoints a provincial cabinet. The members of the provincial cabinet are responsible for the various departments of the provincial administration.

Cabinet of Province No. 1

Cabinet of Madhesh Province

Cabinet of Bagmati Province

Cabinet of Gandaki Province

Cabinet of Lumbini Province

Cabinet of Karnali Province

Cabinet of Sudurpashchim Province

Judiciary

The former appellate courts were changed into High Courts after the adoption of the new constitution. Additional Benches and Extended Benches of Nepal

References

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