Nepal Government Seeks Public Feedback on Federal Civil Service Bill Draft
Summary
The Nepal government has released the draft of the Federal Civil Service Bill, inviting public feedback within seven days. The bill proposes a time-bound, IT-based civil service with performance evaluations, reservation limits, and restrictions on political activities.
Key Points
- The government of Nepal has made the draft of the Federal Civil Service Bill public and is seeking feedback within seven days.
- The proposed civil service will have a time-bound, IT-based system with performance evaluation and citizen engagement.
- The bill outlines a structure of nine ranks and 14 levels for civil service officers, including provisions for tenure and transfer limits.
- The draft bill prohibits civil servants from political party membership and election candidacy and excludes trade unions, with grievance mechanisms proposed.
