Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection Leadership Vacant
Summary
The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has been left without a Director General after Motiram Sapkota was transferred out and no replacement has been appointed. Officials say market monitoring continues, but key quasi-judicial decisions and enforcement actions are on hold during the festival season.
Key Points
- The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has become leaderless after Director General Motiram Sapkota was transferred to the Home Ministry.
- The ministry says regular market monitoring is still being carried out through acting responsibilities assigned to other directors.
- Officials warn that the absence of a Director General is affecting serious enforcement and quasi-judicial decisions.
- The vacancy has raised concerns about black marketeering, artificial scarcity, and price hikes during the festival season.
