Kathmandu, July 11 -- The appointment process for vacant positions in constitutional bodies and several universities is set to face uncertainty after four of the eight ordinances issued recently by the government expired. The legal lapse is also expected to disrupt the ongoing process of land distribution to informal settlers.

The ordinances no longer in effect are the Constitutional Council (Functions, Duties, Powers and Procedures) First Amendment Ordinance, the Special Provisions Regarding the Removal of Public Officials Ordinance, the Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to Universities, and the Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts.

These executive orders automatically lost validity after the government failed to get them endors...