Politics
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki Returns Government Vehicle Amid Crackdown on Double Benefits
By Ranjeet Yadav • 5/10/2026, 9:00:48 AM
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10 May Kathmandu Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has returned a government vehicle after the Home Ministry issued a notice concerning the use of various state-provided facilities.
The move comes as the government has stepped up scrutiny over benefits and privileges used by former high-level officials, especially cases involving vehicles and facilities acquired from more than one state institution in violation of legal provisions.
The agency says the move is part of a wider effort to improve transparency and prevent abuse of public resources.
🚘 Government to Examine Facilities of Ex-Officials
The Prime Minister’s Office has formally asked the Home Ministry for detailed records of the facilities being currently used by:
- Past presidents
- Ex-vice presidents
- Ex-prime ministers
- Retired chief justices
– Other retired Constitutional and senior state officials
The review allegedly includes:
- Government owned vehicles
- Security arrangements
- Housing and office support
- Various other benefits paid by the State
Officials say the goal is to determine the extent to which such facilities are being used under current legal standards.
⚖️ Emphasis on Double Facility Usage ⚖️
The issue came to the fore after reports of some former officials getting similar facilities from different government bodies at the same time.
Now the government is considering whether officials say:
– Vehicles maintained in excess of the legal provisions
- Provided duplicate benefit
- there was unnecessary use of public resources
Earlier, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had also returned a government vehicle, raising similar concerns about the use of facilities.
🏛️ Government Claims It Wants Transparency
The review is directed at: according to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
– Enhance accountability
- Enhance transparency
- Cut unnecessary government spending
- Enforce rules fairly
And the state may reclaim vehicles and benefits if they find them violating official legal provisions in the coming weeks, officials say.
The government has stressed the importance of responsible management of public resources, especially against the backdrop of economic pressure and public spending being major national issues.
📊 Discussion of State Privilege
The issue has sparked a wider public debate on the facilities extended to former top officials in Nepal.
Critics say that:
- Post-retirement benefits in excess of those are a burden on taxpayers
- State resources are often misused with little oversight
At the same time, supporters of some facilities claim that former constitutional officials still need:
- Security arrangements
- Support in transit
Dignity in retirement: institutional
Experts say more transparent monitoring systems and clearer legal guidelines are needed to avoid confusion and political controversy.
📌 Summary
Another major development in the government’s review of state-provided privileges has been the return of the government vehicle by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.
The issue is expected to remain in the public and political spotlight in the days ahead as authorities continue to scrutinise benefits used by former top officials.
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