The government, in a statement Wednesday, has ordered the newly appointed mayors and their deputies not to fix their salaries and allowances haphazardly and on their own.

The statement issued by the Ministry of Local Development has ordered the new heads of the local bodies to draw their salaries and use facilities in accordance with the Local Self-Governance Act and its Regulation.

Only a few days ago, mayor of Kathmandu metropolitan city was provided the facility equal to that of a state minister. Ward members were provided the facility equal to that of a first class government officer.

With the new government order, such facilities have been withdrawn. nepalnews.com mr Oct 22