The GeSAR represents a groundbreaking initiative with executive, legal, and policy autonomy. Established by a Royal Charter issued in February 2024, the GeSAR operates under a unique legal framework. While Bhutan’s Constitution does not explicitly provide for SARs, Article 2, Section 16e grants the King prerogatives for actions not covered by existing laws, legitimising the SAR’s creation to some extent. The Local Government Act 2009, which governs local administrations, does not envision an SAR, suggesting the GMC operates outside current legal structures. Parliamentary approval was bypassed and national referendum was not deemed appropriate. This article shall look into constitutional, legal and other operational hurdles in the GMC realisation.
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