Kashiraj Dahal, an expert in administration and former administrator, is clear about the issue of self-interest when giving constitutional and political appointments to employees after retirement. The Administrative Reform Suggestion Committee formed under his leadership suggested to the government that there should be a 'cooling period' of more than two years ten years ago.

Kashiraj Dahal, who considers it necessary to have a 'cooling period' even for disorganization with political power, Kulchandra Neupane edited part of the conversation: What difference does keeping a 'cooling period' in the law make in the field of public administration? A cooling period is required. It must be kept. This is what the world has practiced. It should be kept for at least two years. Political ties should be broken. Otherwise, from the last time, the job is to get close to the political power and seek re-appointment.

How did the need for a cooling period suddenly come about? There was a need for it in the past because when in the position of

, decisions are made in a way that conflicts with interests. There has been a tendency to make favorable laws, make decisions and manage budgets from the time one is in office, and to go there after one's term is over. A cooling period is also needed to end this mindset and thinking.

If this is kept, will the capacity of the administrative sector and the overall constitutional commissions suddenly increase?

Many countries in the world are practicing this principle in public administration. We have also mentioned this subject in the report of the Administrative Reform Suggestion Committee formed under my chairmanship. If a cooling period of at least two years can be kept, there is disorganization of the administrator with the political person.

will it be improved if this arrangement is kept?

Now employees also started looking for political patronage. Politics also started looking for its own suitable employees. The Constitution says that public administration should be fair, professional, merit-based and competent. However, if we look at the appointment of secretaries, what is the background of the secretary sitting as the prime minister, general administration minister and chief secretary? What is the ability and qualification of the secretary? It is said that one should get a position only by looking at the experience gained and should get to work in a ministry for at least one year. If you look at it now, the staff will be fired soon. Moves quickly to keep you comfortable. Employees are also guilty of trying to get close to political power. Political leaders also have a tendency to try to make decisions that are favorable to them. Until this trend is stopped, there will be no increase in professionalism in public administration. In order to enhance professionalism, the administrative sector will be improved only if posts are made based on the background of competence, ability, financial discipline, and expertise. Result oriented.