Property Investigation Commission member Chandiraj Dhakal defends integrity against allegations

Kathmandu. Chandiraj Dhakal, a member of the Property Investigation Commission, has stated that he retired from service with an unblemished and clean reputation during his tenure as a judge. Following criticisms regarding his appointment to the commission, Dhakal dismissed rumors of being recommended for action by the Lamsal Commission as baseless.

He stated, 'I entered the civil service in 2037 BS, and my wife joined the teaching profession in Ashar 2041 BS. We served in remote districts, and using our earnings along with proceeds from the sale of ancestral paddy fields, I purchased 6 aana 3 paisa of land in Dhapasi (now Tokha Municipality), which was considered extremely remote at the time, in 2044 BS to build a house. I moved into the ground floor in 2049 BS without even painting it, and in 2058 BS, I took a housing loan from the Employees Provident Fund to build a modest home where I currently reside.'

He emphasized that he has lived his life with honesty and integrity, maintaining the character of a self-respecting individual throughout his career and retirement. He claims that he has never compromised his principles.

Dhakal further asserts that the 2058 BS Lamsal Commission did not recommend any action against him, nor did the Judicial Council ever issue him a warning.