Art. 238 · Part 21
CIAA Commissioners
प्रमुख आयुक्त र आयुक्त
💡Highlight any phrase below and we'll explain what it means.
Original Text
There shall be a Chief Commissioner and up to four Commissioners appointed by the President on recommendation of the Constitutional Council. Term is 6 years, maximum age 65.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The CIAA (Nepal's anti-corruption agency) has 5 commissioners including a chief. They serve 6 years, cannot be reappointed. They have independent power to investigate corruption by any public official - from the PM down to the local ward member.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
CIAA मा एक प्रमुख आयुक्त र अधिकतम चार आयुक्त। ६ वर्षको कार्यकाल। सार्वजनिक पदाधिकारीको भ्रष्टाचार अनुसन्धान।
✅ Good Aspects
Independent anti-corruption body with constitutional status is crucial.
⚠️ Concerns
CIAA has been accused of selective prosecution and political bias in recent years.
नागरिक छलफल
This column is open
The first citizen to write here sets the tone. Discussion is what makes accountability work.
Loading discussion…