After meeting anti-corruption commissioner, Lamichhane pledges to clear ‘policy decision’ confusion
Summary
Rabi Lamichhane has pledged to clarify the legal meaning of “policy decisions” so Nepal’s anti-graft agency can investigate corruption hidden behind Cabinet rulings. The CIAA says the current law blocks it from probing such cases, while lawmakers debate an amendment to close the loophole.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane said the law must clearly define what counts as a Cabinet “policy decision” to avoid confusion and protect good governance.
- CIAA chief commissioner Prem Kumar Rai said the commission cannot investigate corruption arising from Cabinet-level policy decisions under the current law.
- Lawmakers and officials say the loophole has been used to shift routine administrative matters into the Cabinet and shield them from scrutiny.
- A previous attempt to amend the CIAA Act stalled, and the current parliament is considering introducing a new amendment bill this session.
