Call for concluding Federal Civil Service Bill promptly

Kathmandu, Sept 5: Deliberations in principle have commenced over the Federal Civil Service Bill.     

In the deliberations held on the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives today, it has been stressed that the Bill should be endorsed promptly.     

Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Raj Kumar Gupta, called for prioritizing the Bill and addressing it accordingly. "A prompt endorsement of the Bill is warranted to further systematize bureaucracy."     

Committee President Ramhari Khatiwada promised to deal with the Bill with collective interests and without political preferences.     

In the meeting, Durga Rai stressed the need to conclude the Bill on time as the civil service holds the major responsibility for the State operations.     

Menuka Kumari Pokharel stressed the need to proceed with the Bill amidst misunderstandings seen among employees while Prakash Adhikari demanded corrections in bureaucracy.     

Chitra Bahadur KC sought the provisions for reward and punishment for employees, questioning the relevancy of federalism which is as he said challenging for implementation.     

Buddhiman Tamang called for depoliticizing bureaucracy and promoting internal cooperation and collaboration for effective deliveries while Ashok Rai demanded the control of 'undue influence' of politics among employees. "Ideological beliefs are expected, but employees should not present themselves as affiliates or representatives of political parties."     

 Krishna Gopal Shrestha insisted on consolidating the federal governance and an amendment to the Bill.     

Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal who was present in the meeting said it was already late to conclude the Bill. He pressed the need for cooperation and understanding while responding to the Bill.     

He said legislators should act to establish bureaucracy as wished by the citizens to make the administrative service more effective and civic-friendly. "There is a need for combined efforts to address challenges in implementation of laws."(RSS)