Dipendra Jha

Dipendra Jha () is the first Chief attorney of Madhesh Province, one of seven provinces of Nepal. [https://oca.madhesh.gov.np/page/1_62307246d8f64 He assumed the office in February 2018] and he completed his full five years term. He was the legal adviser to the Chief Minister Lalbabu Raut and the Convener of Bill Drafting Facilitation Committee in Madhesh Province. Article 160 (5) of the Constitution stipulates: "The Chief Attorney shall be the chief legal advisor to the State Government. It shall be the duty of the Chief Attorney to give opinions and advices on constitutional and legal matters to the State Government and such other authorities as the State Government may specify." He was also given responsibility by the cabinet as a Convener of Law drafting Commitee of the Madhesh Government. Provided by Wikipedia