Kathmandu, May 24 -- The government has begun assigning officiating responsibilities to university office bearers who were earlier removed through an ordinance, raising questions over legal process and administrative consistency.

After dismissing all top officials at once led to disruptions in university operations, the government has started issuing temporary appointments, stating that the arrangement will remain in place until new appointments or alternative decisions are made.

The government had earlier amended university laws through an ordinance and issued dismissal letters to vice chancellors, registrars, rectors and deans. However, it has now reassigned officiating roles to the same individuals, prompting academics to question th...