The Governor of Madhesh Province is the nominal head of state of the Nepal state (province) of Madhesh Province and a representative of the President of Nepal. The governor is appointed by the term president for a term of five years. The governor's powers are mostly ceremonial and the executive powers of the governor are exercised by the chief minister of Madhesh Province, who is the head of the executive of the state government of Madhesh Province. The following is a list of governors of Madhesh Province.[2][3][4]
| Governor of Madhesh Province | |
|---|---|
| मधेश प्रदेशका प्रदेश प्रमुख | |
since 17 August 2021 | |
| Government of Madhesh Province | |
| Style | The Honourable His Excellency |
| Status | Head of state |
| Reports to | President of Nepal Government of Nepal |
| Residence | Various |
| Appointer | President of Nepal on the advice of the Government of Nepal |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Ratneshwar Lal Kayastha |
| Formation | 2018 |
| Salary | 76,240 Nepalese rupees (NPR)[1] |
The incumbent, Hari Shankar Mishra, has served as the governor of Madhesh Province since 17 August 2021.[5]
List of governors
edit| No. | Name | Portrait | Took office | Left office | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ratneshwar Lal Kayastha[6] | 19 January 2019 | 3 November 2019 | 288 days | |
| 2 | Tilak Pariyar | 5 November 2019 | 19 February 2021 | 1 year, 106 days | |
| 3 | Rajesh Jha[7] | 19 February 2021 | 17 August 2021 | 179 days | |
| 4 | Hari Shankar Mishra | 17 August 2021 | incumbent | 3 years, 108 days |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Know how much a minister, an MP and other high officials earn in Nepal". Online Khabar. 7 September 2021. Archived from the original on 7 September 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Part -13 State Executive – Nepal Law Commission". Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^ Article Schedule 6 of the Constitution of Nepal (September 20, 2015)
- ^ Article Schedule 9 of the Constitution of Nepal (September 20, 2015)
- ^ "Government recommends Hari Shankar Mishra as provincial chief of Province 2". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ Republica. "Newly-appointed provincial governors sworn-in". My Republica. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "President removes Tilak Pariyar as Province 2 governor, appoints Rajesh Jha". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2022-07-30.