[2] The House of Representatives, unless dissolved, continues to operate for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting.

However, in a state of emergency, the term of the House of Representatives may be extended, not exceeding one year in accordance with federal law.

[9] In May 2002, the House of Representatives was dissolved by King Gyanendra on advice of the then prime minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, in order to hold new elections.

[10] Elections could not take place due to the ongoing civil war, which eventually led King Gyanendra to stage a royal coup.

[12] The Constitution of Nepal was drafted by the 2nd Constituent Assembly and the provision for a bicameral legislature was re-adopted.