Ministry of Finance Officials Dismissed Following Implementation of Ordinance on Public Office Removal

Following the implementation of the Special Ordinance on the Removal of Public Officials 2083, over two dozen officials under the Ministry of Finance have been dismissed from their positions. Although Bhupal Baral, Chairperson of the Employees’ Provident Fund, and member Dhaniram Sharma were relieved from their posts, they will continue to hold their permanent positions.

Tulsi Prasad Shrestha, Chairperson of the Citizens Investment Trust, senior director Hemantaraj Ramali, and executive director Parbat Kumar Karki were also dismissed. On 22 Baishakh in Kathmandu, the enforcement of the Special Ordinance on Public Officials’ Removal 2083 led to changes in the positions of secretaries, joint secretaries, directors, and members across various entities under the Ministry of Finance. However, incumbent joint secretaries will continue to serve in their permanent roles.

According to the ministry, Bhupal Baral was removed from the post of Chairperson of the Employees’ Provident Fund; he is currently serving as the Revenue Secretary. Similarly, Dhaniram Sharma, also a member of the same fund, was dismissed but is presently performing the duties of a joint secretary. Other officials dismissed include administrator Jitendra Dhital and members Ishwar Karki, Vinod Thapa, Professor Dr. Taraprasad Bhusal, and Devendra Raman Khanal, the Ministry of Finance stated.