Discussion on Next Chief Secretary Intensifies as Current Incumbent Nears Retirement

Kathmandu. As the 29th Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal, Suman Raj Aryal, is set to retire compulsorily on June 26 due to the age limit, discussions have begun in administrative circles about who will be the new Chief Secretary. Secretaries are making their own efforts to assume the responsibility of the Chief Secretary, the highest position in the administrative sector.

There are 10 secretaries vying to become the 30th Chief Secretary. Section 19(2)(a) of the Civil Service Act states, 'The Chief Secretary, who is a gazetted special class post, will be selected and promoted from among the incumbent secretaries based on seniority and efficiency by the Government of Nepal.' Secretaries who fall under this provision of the Act are lobbying to be promoted to Chief Secretary.