Amendments to 110 Laws Announced for Political Appointment Terminations, 1,534 Positions Vacated

Summary of the news after review. President Ramchandra Paudel issued the Special Ordinance on Termination of Public Officials on 19 Baishakh, 2083 (Nepali calendar). This ordinance includes amendments to 110 laws and provides for the termination of over 1,500 politically appointed officials. Government officials stated that the legal changes aim to make appointments in public bodies more transparent and competitive. Kathmandu, 19 Baishakh – On Saturday afternoon, President Ramchandra Paudel promulgated three ordinances. One of the key ordinances issued was the Special Ordinance on Termination of Public Officials, 2083. This ordinance amends 110 laws and introduces provisions for abolishing positions occupied through political appointments. According to senior government sources, these amendments will result in the termination of 1,534 politically appointed public officials. “The ordinance ends the terms of more than 1,500 politically appointed officials by amending 110 laws,” a source from the President’s office confirmed. The ordinance covers termination provisions for officials appointed to various public institutions, including public agencies, Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Television, and the Press Council. Prior to this, President Paudel consulted with legal experts to ensure the ordinance aligns with public service standards. Government officials said the amendments are aimed at enhancing transparency and competitiveness in appointments within public bodies. Following the ordinance’s introduction, many political appointees in various institutions and universities have started resigning en masse.