The first edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), held from Mangsir 15 to Poush 6, is under investigation following complaints of irregularities. The inquiry committee has raised five critical questions to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) regarding tender processes, foreign consultant appointments, and other issues.
The inaugural Nepal Premier League (NPL), conducted from Mangsir 15 to Poush 6, is currently under investigation after complaints were filed with the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) alleging irregularities. The first complaint, received on Mangsir 7, concerned irregularities related to the tender process, while the second complaint was filed after the league concluded.
Following a letter sent by the CIAA to the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Falgun 12, Sports Minister Tej Lal Chaudhary formed an investigative committee on Jestha 11, led by Ranjana Pradhan, a board member of the National Sports Council. The committee requested details from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on various issues. CAN submitted its response on Asar 2; however, the committee found the reply insufficient.
The committee has since sent another letter to CAN with five additional questions and instructed CAN not to undertake any NPL-related activities until the investigation is complete.
For the second edition, CAN has completed the player retention and release process and is preparing to conduct the upcoming mini auction and tournament.
The inquiry committee from the Rakhep has questioned CAN on issues including violations of the Public Procurement Act, the tendering process, appointment of foreign consultants, broadcasting competition, and complaints filed at the CIAA. The committee has warned CAN to provide clear explanations and faces legal action if found non-compliant.
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