Government Abolishes Civil Service Trade Union Provisions

Summary

Nepal's government has abolished trade union provisions within the civil service, directing closure of union offices and resumption of normal duties by civil servants.

Key Points
  • The government has repealed Section 53 of the Civil Service Act, 2049 through Ordinance 2083, abolishing civil service trade unions.
  • The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration confirmed the repeal and new policy in a press statement.
  • All ministries and government bodies have been ordered to close trade union offices and return government assets used by unions.
  • Civil servants affiliated with trade unions are instructed to resume their regular duties with proper work management enforced.
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