Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets
Summary
The Nepal government has abolished provisions for trade unions within the civil service and ordered all such bodies to return government assets in their possession.
Key Points
- The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service.
- Section 53 of the Civil Service Act, 2049, has been repealed via an ordinance.
- Trade union offices in ministries, departments, and agencies must be shut down.
- All government property held by trade unions must be returned immediately.
