Law Minister Explains Rationale for Placing National Investigation Department Under Prime Minister
Summary
Law Minister Sobita Gautam has defended keeping the National Investigation Department under the Prime Minister, saying it enables faster access to sensitive security information and more effective decision-making. She said the amendment bill is meant to reactivate inactive clauses in the Nepal Special Service Act and restore the department’s placement under the PM’s office.
Key Points
- Sobita Gautam said the National Investigation Department should remain under the Prime Minister for legal and practical reasons.
- She explained that the department has shifted between the Home Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Office under different legal arrangements.
- Gautam argued that the Prime Minister needs direct access to intelligence reports to prevent incidents and strengthen national security.
- The amendment bill to the Nepal Special Service Act, 2042 is intended to reactivate inactive clauses and formalize the arrangement.
