Nepal Proposes New Civil Service Act with 48 New Provisions
Summary
Nepal has proposed a new Civil Service Act with 48 new provisions including a two-year cooling-off period for senior officials, revised retirement and entry age limits, and restrictions on political activity among civil servants.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration published a draft Civil Service Act with 48 new provisions for public feedback.
- The draft includes a two-year cooling-off period for Chief Secretaries, Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, and other civil servants before they can hold constitutional, diplomatic, or government positions.
- Retirement age is set at 60 years, and entry age limits are revised: males up to 32 years, females up to 35 years, and persons with disabilities up to 39 years.
- The draft prohibits civil servants from political party membership and activities, trade unions in the civil service, and training for competitive examinations while in government service.
