Aims To Overhaul State Engine
Summary
The government has decided to table the long-awaited Federal Civil Service Bill in Parliament, aiming to restructure Nepal’s administrative system, cut redundant posts, and reduce political interference. The proposed law would lower the mandatory retirement age to 55 and redefine staffing and deployment across federal, provincial and local levels.
Key Points
- The government will table the Federal Civil Service Bill in the Federal Parliament after years of delay and administrative deadlock.
- The bill proposes cutting federal civil service posts, including secretary-level positions, and mandating retirement after 30 years of service or age 55.
- Supporters say the measure could reduce costs and political interference, while critics warn of a loss of institutional memory and a capacity gap.
- The draft also seeks to clarify administrative federalism and the relationship between federal ministries and provincial and local governments.
