Government moves to probe assets. Questions linger over panel’s mandate and impact
Summary
The Nepal government formed a high-level commission led by former Supreme Court justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to probe assets of public officials over the past two decades, reviving debates over its mandate and effectiveness.
Key Points
- The government formed the Bhandari Commission on April 15 to investigate assets of high-ranking officials from 2006 to 2026.
- The commission includes five members including former justices and law enforcement experts but its terms of reference remain unclear.
- Past commissions like the Lamsal Commission carried out investigations but recommendations were never fully implemented or made public.
- The commission’s impact depends on the clarity of its mandate, scope of authority, and government willingness to act on findings.
