N-PABSON Suspended by Home Ministry, Chairman Subash Neupane Expresses Confidence in Reconsideration

Kathmandu. After the Home Ministry suspended N-PABSON, the organization's chairman Subash Neupane clarified that the organization is registered and operating under the National Directive Act, 2018. He stated that due to injustices by some factions within the organization, two general assemblies were held, leading to two sets of activities, and this situation arose because the other faction did not accept the 18-18 month gentleman's agreement. Neupane said that the ministry's decision came after repeated attempts by the ministry to mediate failed and one faction insisted on holding a general assembly. Chairman Neupane stated that this is an old national organization, born in 2014 and spread across the country with member schools in every district, and expressed confidence that the Home Ministry may reconsider and revoke the suspension after some time. He said, 'This organization currently has about 2500 to 3000 schools affiliated. While the current situation may somewhat discourage the schools, we are confident that the ministry will continue the organization after the truth and corrections are made in this matter.' Chairman Neupane informed that the activities that some groups wanted to carry out in the name of the general assembly have been stopped for now and urged all concerned schools and parties to be patient. He expressed commitment to moving forward in an organized manner, expecting that this problem will be resolved soon and the Home Ministry will reconsider this matter. The Home Ministry has suspended the National Private and Residential Schools Association Nepal (N-PABSON) until further notice. The ministry issued a public notice on Friday stating that N-PABSON has been suspended in accordance with subsection (2) of section 6 of the National Directive Act, 2018. According to the ministry, N-PABSON has repeatedly failed to comply with the directives issued by the ministry in accordance with section 5 of the National Directive Act, 2018. Similarly, the ministry has determined that the organization's officials have engaged in activities contrary to the approved by-laws by the Government of Nepal and the main objectives of the organization.