KATHMANDU, April 16: Legal proceedings have been initiated against former leadership of the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority (KVDA) over allegations of large-scale financial irregularities, with a corruption case filed against former Development Commissioner Bhaikaji Tiwari, raising fresh questions over the authority’s past functioning.
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case at the Special Court in Kathmandu, claiming more than Rs 105.49 million in illicit assets against Tiwari. The case has drawn serious concern regarding the transparency of past decisions, contracts and development projects carried out under the authority.
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According to the CIAA, Tiwari and his spouse have shown a total legitimate income of Rs 145.19 million, including earnings from salary, other sources, and land sales. However, an investigation into bank accounts, property holdings and other assets revealed total wealth amounting to Rs 250.68 million.
The discrepancy between declared income and total assets has led the anti-graft body to claim that over Rs 105.49 million cannot be justified through legal means.
The case has also revived debate over the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms within government institutions, particularly in sensitive agencies such as the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, where senior officials are entrusted with major planning and development responsibilities.
