Supreme Court Nullifies Maheshwarbhakta Shrestha's Appointment as Nepal Airlines Executive Chairman
Summary
The Supreme Court has annulled Maheshwarbhakta Shrestha’s appointment as executive chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation and ordered a fresh selection process. The court said the government violated merit order, age-limit rules, and legal procedures in making the appointment.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court invalidated Maheshwarbhakta Shrestha’s appointment as executive chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation.
- The court cited violations of merit order, age limit, corporation law, and appointment procedures as key reasons.
- The government was ordered to begin a new process for selecting the executive chairman.
- Shrestha will remain a member of the board of directors despite losing the executive chairman post.
