{"id":27795,"date":"2026-04-02T23:06:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.kathmandupati.com\/?p=27795"},"modified":"2026-04-02T23:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:21:53","slug":"office-head-to-be-held-accountable-for-corruption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.kathmandupati.com\/?p=27795","title":{"rendered":"Office Head to Be Held Accountable for Corruption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KATHMANDU &#8211; The government has decided to intensify monitoring of public institutions, placing corruption control and good governance at the top of its priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a circular issued on Thursday, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers warned that if any corrupt practices are found, the concerned office chief will be held primarily responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the directive signed by Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal, the government formed after the recent Gen Z-led public movement on Bhadra 23-24 and subsequent elections must uphold good governance in line with public expectations. Acknowledging that international reports have portrayed Nepal\u2019s corruption situation as discouraging, the government has signaled a firm stance against policy-level, institutional, and procedural corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The directive states that any irregularities or corruption in government bodies will directly hold office heads accountable. It also calls for regular surprise inspections and close monitoring to prevent malpractice within ministries and subordinate offices. Additionally, priority must be given to women, children, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and vulnerable groups in public service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government employees have been instructed to strictly adhere to neutrality, transparency, and ethical codes of conduct, while ensuring courteous behavior toward service seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Secretary Aryal has also directed all secretaries to submit key recommendations within seven days to the Prime Minister\u2019s Office on policy, legal, and practical reforms needed to curb financial irregularities. Special initiatives have been urged to prevent abuse of authority in sectors such as development projects, revenue administration, and public procurement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KATHMANDU &#8211; The government has decided to intensify monitoring of public institutions, placing corruption control and good governance at the top of its priorities. 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