‘Cooling-Off Period’ Fraud: Hold All Guilty to Account
Summary
Ram Hari Khatiwada resigned after a parliamentary probe revealed fraudulent alteration of the Federal Civil Service Bill's 'cooling-off period' provision. The probe implicates multiple officials, urging legal action and accountability beyond Khatiwada.
Key Points
- Ram Hari Khatiwada resigned after a parliamentary investigation revealed fraud in altering the Federal Civil Service Bill.
- The bill originally included a two-year 'cooling-off period' for government employees, which was deliberately tampered with.
- The investigation implicates several officials, including the Chief Secretary and Secretary General, for undignified conduct.
- Calls have been made for legal action against those responsible to uphold parliamentary integrity and civil service discipline.
