It has been revealed that Ghodaghodi of Kailali has illegally recruited 59 employees

Dhangadhi: Article 83 of the Local Government Operation Act, 2074 states that temporary posts cannot be created. There is a provision in the act that the local level should propose the posts of the employees.

However, Ghodaghodi Municipality of Kailali has recruited 59 employees for 14 posts. The latest report of the Auditor General has shown that the municipality has illegally spent Rs. However, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Khagendra Bahadur Singh said that the staff was recruited as per the approval. "You have made the law. You have received approval from the executive. Necessary statistics have also been made, 'he said.

It has been found that the municipality, which has illegally recruited employees in the contract service, has also distributed Rs 1.8 million in employee incentive allowance. In 2076/07, the municipality paid a 1.8 million incentive allowance without the approval of the Ministry of Finance and without making any law. Singh said that it was only due to disagreement over the process.

The municipality has illegally distributed millions of rupees to non-profit organizations based on political access. Contrary to Article 76 of the Local Government Operation Act, 2074 BS, the municipality has given 2.1 million grants to 19 non-profit organizations against the law. Similarly, the municipality has also distributed grants to various companies.

The municipality has illegally distributed Rs 2.43 million to five companies. Singh said some companies had not completed the process. The municipality has also made materials without making plans and projects. The municipality has spent Rs 5.53 million on food and miscellaneous expenses. The municipality has also illegally procured ambulances and vehicles.