Courts, Army and First-Time Ministers and Lawmakers Outside Asset Investigation Commission’s Scope
Summary
The Asset Investigation Commission in Nepal will not investigate assets of sitting judges, the Nepal Army, constitutional body officials, and first-time ministers or lawmakers, but will probe former judges, officials, and police.
Key Points
- The Asset Investigation Commission will not investigate sitting judges, the Nepal Army, constitutional bodies' officials, and first-time ministers or lawmakers.
- Complaints against officials outside the commission's jurisdiction will be forwarded to relevant authorities.
- The number of complaints against public officials has surged after a public notice inviting complaints was issued.
- The commission is investigating assets of political office bearers and senior officials between fiscal years 2005/06 and 2024/25, under former Supreme Court judge Rajendra Kumar Bhandari.
