Government assigns officiating roles to previously removed university office bearers
Summary
The government has assigned officiating roles to previously dismissed university officials across multiple universities, raising questions about legality and administrative consistency while initiating new vice chancellor appointments.
Key Points
- The government reassigned officiating roles to university officials dismissed earlier via ordinance, causing legal and procedural concerns.
- Reappointments occurred in several universities including Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Nepal Sanskrit University, and Purbanchal University.
- The decisions were taken under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's direction and the Education Secretary, with criticisms about legality and arbitrary procedures.
- A process to appoint new vice chancellors has started with 218 applications received across eight universities.
