Kathmandu, Oct. 2 -- The government has finally registered its long-awaited Federal Civil Service Bill in the House of Representatives, more than a decade after Nepal adopted federalism.

The proposed law includes some controversial provisions regarding retirement and pensions, raising concerns from the experts.

The bill was registered on Thursday, a day before the current federal parliament session was scheduled to end. Its registration starts the formal parliamentary process, but debate will not begin immediately. Under House rules, a bill can be presented seven days after registration, making the winter session the earliest opportunity for lawmakers to deliberate on it.

The legislation seeks to consolidate civil service laws and prov...