The Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Utra Khadka, who has been under scrutiny for not collecting revenue owed by electricity traders and indulging in electricity business himself, has once again sought clarification from Prime Minister Oli regarding the removal of Kulman Ghising. This move comes after Minister Khadka, along with Secretary Suresh Acharya, demanded a clear explanation for removing Ghising for the third time.
Previously, Khadka had inquired about Ghising’s removal twice since taking office as the Energy Minister, citing strong opposition from commercial entities who were not paying their electricity bills. This had led to Ghising’s removal but was later overturned after pressure from the Nepali Congress party leader Sher Bahadur Deuba.
However, the situation has now changed, with Ghising facing increasing resistance from Kulman amid allegations of non-cooperation. Minister Khadka, along with the President of the Nepali Congress and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, is now preparing to remove Ghising with the support of a clarifying document containing nine points, which had previously raised concerns about the lack of transparency and alleged non-compliance in the Cabinet’s decision-making process.
The nine-point clarification is expected to be presented within seven days. Despite facing criticism, Khadka has challenged Deuba to take action against Ghising for any unlawful activities he may be involved in.
Furthermore, in a recent meeting of the Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kulman raised objections to the formation of a technical investigation committee to resolve the Dedicated Feeder Trunk Line revenue dispute. The committee, which was created by the Ministry in accordance with the Cabinet’s directive, aimed to provide necessary assistance to the committee. However, Kulman expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of cooperation from government agencies, leading to accusations of violating the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 2049.
The ongoing developments suggest that the government is gearing up to take action against Kulman Ghising amidst growing tensions and disagreements within the administration. The situation remains fluid as stakeholders navigate through the complexities surrounding revenue disputes and regulatory compliance in the energy sector.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: January 7, 2025 8:06 am
