Former Karnali Sports Council Member Secretary Sues Provincial Government Over Unpaid Salary

Summary

Former Karnali Province Sports Development Council Member Secretary Bishwamitra Sanjyal has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the provincial government, seeking unpaid salary and benefits from his tenure. The court has ordered the government to submit a written response within 15 days.

Key Points
  • Former Karnali Province Sports Development Council Member Secretary Bishwamitra Sanjyal has gone to the Supreme Court over unpaid salary and benefits.
  • Justice Tekprasad Dhungana issued a show-cause order and directed the provincial government to respond within 15 days.
  • Sanjyal says he has not received salary and allowances from Shrawan 2080 to Poush 2081, and his term ended in Poush 2081.
  • The case stems from delays in amending the Sports Development Act and earlier ordinance-based arrangements that covered his pay.
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