Empowering chief district officers in Covid-19 fight tramples upon spirit of federalism, experts say

Amid criticism for its failure to contain virus spread, the Oli administration has ignored provincial and local governments and granted powers to district administration offices to issue prohibitory orders.

Amid criticism over its response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially after the decision to lift the lockdown on July 21, the Oli administration authorised chief district officers to take measures to contain the virus.