Government Forms Commission to Investigate Assets of Public Officials

Summary

The government has established an Asset Investigation Commission to examine the assets of key political figures and public officials since 2005 BS, led by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari.

Key Points
  • The government has formed an Asset Investigation Commission to probe public officials' assets.
  • The commission is coordinated by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari.
  • Members include Purushottam Parajuli, Chandiraj Dhakal, Ganesh KC, and Prakash Lamsal.
  • The commission investigates assets of officials who have held office since 2062/63 BS.
  • This is part of the 100-point governance reform agenda under Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
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