KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has asked for clarification from Kulman Ghising, the Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
The ministry has requested Ghising to provide details on all the work, agreements, staffing, and financial records from the past four years under his leadership at the NEA.
Energy Minister Deepak Khadka issued the letter to Ghising, demanding the clarification within 15 days.
Recently, tensions have been rising between the government and the NEA, with rumors circulating that the government is seeking to remove Ghising from his position.
Govt seeks clarification from NEA executive director Kulman Ghising
Interview with Kulman Ghising, Managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority at Ratnapark in Kathmandu on Sunday, September 25, 2016. PHOTO: Balkrishna Thapa Chhetri/THT