Government Suspends N-PABSON Until Further Notice Over Repeated Non-Compliance

The Government of Nepal, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, has suspended the National Private and Boarding Schools' Association Nepal (N-PABSON), an umbrella organization representing private and boarding schools across the country, until further notice. According to a public notice issued by the ministry, the decision was taken after the organization repeatedly failed to follow government directives and allegedly engaged in activities inconsistent with its approved statute and stated objectives. The ministry has suspended N-PABSON under Sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the National Direction Act, 2018. The organization had been established and operating with government approval under the same Act. The ministry stated that N-PABSON had repeatedly disregarded directives issued under Section 5 of the Act. It also accused the organization's office-bearers of carrying out activities that violated the statute approved by the government and the organization's fundamental objectives. Before taking the decision, the ministry had invited concerned stakeholders for discussions on Ashoj 23, 2083. During the meeting, stakeholders were urged to ensure that the organization operated in accordance with the National Direction Act and the ministry's previous directives issued on Mangsir 12, 2082. However, as the organization reportedly failed to comply with those instructions, the ministry said it was compelled to suspend its operations. The ministry has further warned that no individual, group, or faction will be allowed to conduct activities using N-PABSON's name following the suspension. Any such activities carried out after the issuance of the notice will be considered illegal and may invite legal action under prevailing laws. The suspension will remain in force until the government makes another decision regarding the organization's status.