Nepal Introduces New Grievance System for Parliamentary Secretariat Staff, Restricts Union Provisions
Kathmandu, Nepal – The Government of Nepal has introduced a new administrative framework for employees of the Federal Parliament Secretariat through a recent ordinance that amends existing legal provisions governing staff representation and grievance handling.
The amendment revises earlier provisions under the Federal Parliament Secretariat Act, 2064, which previously allowed certain categories of employees to form a professional union to represent their occupational interests.
Under the revised arrangement, the legal basis for union-style collective representation within the Secretariat has been removed. Instead, employee concerns related to service conditions, benefits, and workplace issues will now be addressed through an internal grievance mechanism.
New grievance mechanism
According to the updated system, employees may submit complaints either verbally or in writing to the office head or a designated official. Complaints are required to be resolved within 30 days. If a resolution is not possible, the responsible authority must provide a written explanation within 15 days, including reasons for the decision.
Employees who remain dissatisfied with the outcome may request a review by a higher authority, with further appeals to be handled under existing legal procedures.
Restrictions on organized activity
The ordinance also introduces restrictions on organized and political activities by employees within the Secretariat, aligning with broader administrative reforms aimed at strengthening institutional discipline and internal accountability.
The changes are part of wider government efforts to restructure public administration and reduce institutional reliance on collective representation mechanisms in certain state bodies. However, officials have not issued detailed clarification on how existing employee representation structures will function under the revised framework
Source: Kendrabhag.com
