Supreme Court to Hear Case Against Nepal Airlines Board Member Selection

Summary

The Supreme Court of Nepal has scheduled a hearing on a writ petition challenging the selection process of Nepal Airlines Corporation's board members, citing violations of merit and criteria.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for a writ petition against Nepal Airlines Corporation's board member selection process.
  • The petition was filed by Uprendra Bahadur Karki alleging illegal selection by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
  • An interim order was issued to halt the appointment process pending the hearing, citing non-adherence to prescribed merit and criteria.
  • The court has instructed to maintain the status quo and stop all appointment actions as per Supreme Court regulations.
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