Kathmandu, July 7 -- Speaker Devraj Ghimire has formed a seven-member special parliamentary committee to investigate suspected tampering with the 'cooling-off period' provision in the Federal Civil Service Bill.

Speaker Ghimire announced the committee's formation during Monday's House meeting.

Nepali Congress lawmaker Jeevan Pariyar will lead the panel, which is given 21 days to complete the task and submit a report.

The committee was formed under Rule 180 of the House of Representatives Regulations, which states that the House can form a special committee to address sensitive or serious matters.

The issue drew controversy last week after it was revealed that the bill endorsed by the plenary of the House of Representatives a week ago ...