Deputy Secretaries Appointed Chief District Officers in Districts with Joint Secretary Vacancies
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs transferred 42 deputy secretaries, appointing them as Chief District Officers in Jumla and Dadeldhura districts, despite these posts being sanctioned for joint secretaries, causing dissatisfaction among ministry employees.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Home Affairs transferred 42 deputy secretaries last Friday.
- Deputy Secretaries Tej Prakash Prasai and Mina Aryal were appointed as Chief District Officers in Jumla and Dadeldhura respectively.
- The posts in Jumla and Dadeldhura are sanctioned for joint secretaries as per ministry regulations.
- Two joint secretaries, Bhupendra Thapa and Pushparaj Shahi, are currently in reserve without responsibilities.
- There is dissatisfaction among ministry employees over deputy secretaries being given responsibilities meant for joint secretaries.