Students Protest Against Interference in Public Service Commission's Authority
Summary
Students protesting at Maitighar demand the abolition of a government decision that requires the Public Service Commission to get approval from the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers before publishing recruitment advertisements, citing interference with its constitutional autonomy.
Key Points
- Students protesting at Maitighar allege government interference in the Public Service Commission's authority.
- They demand the removal of clause 11 from a July 4 secretary-level meeting decision which requires PSC approval from the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers for recruitment ads.
- The Public Service Commission is described as a constitutional and autonomous body that should conduct recruitment independently.
- Protesters demand 10 percent of contract employees be retained based on performance, with the rest replaced by permanent staff through open competition.
