KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order directing the government-formed Property Investigation Commission to immediately suspend its work until further notice.
A joint bench of Justices Tek Prasad Dhungana and Shreekant Poudel issued the order on Friday while hearing a writ petition filed by advocate Dr. Premraj Silwal challenging the commission’s legality.
The court held that the petition raises serious constitutional and legal questions requiring consideration by a full bench.
In its interim order, the court directed that no individual be compelled to submit details of their assets until the full bench reaches a final decision. It also ordered the commission to suspend any examination of asset declarations already submitted and barred it from recommending legal action against any individual in the meantime.
The case has been referred to a full bench for a final hearing. The court said the constitutional and legal issues raised in the petition warrant detailed interpretation and analysis by a full bench before any further action is taken.
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