In a recent development, Energy Minister Bibadaspada Khadka has appointed Laxman Keshi as a member of the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority, denying the appointed directorial committee member to take up work. This directive was issued by the High Court judges Shyam Kumar Bhattarai and Diliratna Shrestha on Friday.
The decision to appoint Keshi came after Khadka’s request to withdraw the appointment of Kulman Ghising, the executive director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, citing lack of cooperation. This move follows a petition filed by Janardan Joshi of Kanchanpur challenging the decision, leading to the issuance of this directive after initial hearings.
Previously, a similar court decision had restrained Keshi’s appointment for immediate implementation. The joint directive issued on Friday now temporarily halts Keshi’s appointment, indicating a halt to his role as the director of the authority until further resolution.
Khadka had earlier appointed Keshi as a member of the directorial committee, with Keshi being a transportation engineer by profession. However, Joshi’s petition in court questions the appointment, suggesting that the minister should appoint a suitable candidate from the relevant field rather than someone unrelated.
The ongoing legal battle leaves Keshi unable to assume his role as the authority’s director until the case reaches a final resolution. This situation highlights the complexities and challenges surrounding the appointment process within the Nepal Electricity Authority. For more insightful articles like this, visit the original source at Japansamachar.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: January 11, 2025 8:09 am
