Former Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Hitendra Dev Shakya, has faced another setback in his legal fight to reclaim his position.
Shakya had filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court, arguing that his removal from the post was unfair and politically motivated. However, the court has decided not to issue an interim order in his favor. This means the current NEA leadership will continue to function as usual while the case moves forward.
The court has not dismissed the case but wants to review the documents and responses from the concerned government offices before making any further decisions. Legal experts say this delay suggests the court is being cautious, possibly because the issue involves both administrative and political sensitivities.
Shakya claims he was removed without proper procedure and replaced without reason, despite his long experience in the energy sector. He argues that his dismissal violated rules that protect professional positions from political interference.
The court’s refusal to give an immediate order means Shakya will have to wait until the final hearing. The outcome could set an important precedent for how senior officials are appointed and removed in government organizations.
For now, the case has raised new questions about how much independence institutions like the NEA really have and whether professional leadership can survive politics in Nepal’s public sector.
