Dharamshala, 24th January 2025: A committee consisting of parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa Gowo Lobsang Phende (Chair), Youdon Aukatsang (Secretary), and Lobsang Thupten has successfully completed its review of the Rules and Regulations for Parliamentary Procedures and Conduct of Business of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, specifically focusing on the provisions related to the removal of dignitaries within the Central Tibetan Administration.
The committee has submitted its report to Secretary General Sonam Dorjee of the Tibetan Parliamentary Secretariat.
The committee was commenced its review on December 6, 2024, following a decision made during the 8th session of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. After the first reading of the bill amendment during the 8th session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, and in light of a broad consensus among parliamentarians, it was agreed that a thorough review should be conducted. This review aimed to either improve the existing regulations or, if necessary, introduce new provisions, based on feedback from the session and previous draft proposals.