Khatiwada bows out, employees escape punishment

Summary

Ramhari Khatiwada resigned as Chairperson of the Parliamentary State Affairs and Good Governance Committee amidst an investigation into manipulations in the Federal Civil Service Bill's cooling-off period.

Key Points
  • Ramhari Khatiwada resigned as Chairperson of the Parliamentary State Affairs and Good Governance Committee.
  • He denies personal involvement in errors found in the Federal Civil Service Bill.
  • The investigative committee described some employees as morally responsible but took no punitive action.
  • The House of Representatives had formed a special committee to investigate manipulation related to the cooling-off period provision.
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