Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- The National Assembly on Tuesday endorsed the Federal Civil Service bill that was finalised following intense discussions amid differences between the government and opposition.

While the move means the country now has one of the most vital laws needed to implement federalism, the bill contains provisions that extend beyond the scope of a federal civil service law.

Correcting a tampering from the House of Representatives, the Legislation Management Committee agreed to impose two years of cooling-off period. The National Assembly also endorsed the provision without changes.

Section 83 of the bill says any official from the federal civil service or other government services who has resigned from, or retired from, a ...