A government advisory panel outlined Thursday its final proposals on Emperor Akihito's abdication, including what status and treatment he should be given after becoming the first living emperor to relinquish the Chrysanthemum Throne in around 200 years.

The panel is expected to finalize a report containing the proposals at its next meeting on April 21 for submission to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The proposals are expected to serve as the basis of a bill the government plans to submit to the current Diet session, probably after the Golden Week holidays end in early May, to realize the 83-year-old Emperor's retirement.