Home Ministry Appoints Deputy Secretaries as Chief District Officers in Two Districts

Summary

The Ministry of Home Affairs appointed Deputy Secretaries Tej Prakash Prasai and Mina Aryal as Chief District Officers in Jumla and Dadeldhura, violating established procedures for 'Ga' class districts.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs appointed Deputy Secretaries as Chief District Officers in two districts.
  • 42 Deputy Secretaries were transferred in a decision led by Home Secretary Ramchandra Tiwari.
  • Deputy Secretaries were appointed as CDOs in Jumla and Dadeldhura, which are 'Ga' class districts where Joint Secretaries should be appointed as per procedure.
  • This appointment violated the 'Procedure for Appointment or Transfer of Chief District Officers or Assignment of Work (Second Amendment) Procedure, 2080.'
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