KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Former judges and justices are among the 76 aspirants vying for positions at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commision of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons by Friday evening, and the numbers could increase before the application deadline closes on November 19. The six positions have remained vacant since August 2022.
A committee formed to recommend candidates for the positions of chairpersons and members of the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission had called for applications. By Friday evening, 76 applicants had submitted their applications for these positions, according to committee spokesperson Khamba Bahadur Khati. The committee will select candidates from the applicants and recommend them to the government for appointment.
The deadline for applications for the positions at both commissions has been extended, so the number of applicants is expected to increase. Previously, applicants were required to submit their applications within seven days. "Due to the short application period, we called for an extension, and we have added five more days. Interested candidates can now apply until November 19," said Khati.
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Seven people have applied for the position of chairperson. Some have applied for both the chairperson and member positions. After November 19, the names of the applicants will be made public, and the selection process will proceed, Khati said.
Applicants must submit a brief description of their work experience related to the position they are applying for and their contributions in the relevant field. They will also need to provide a written statement on the contributions and strategies they can offer if appointed. Additionally, if they have conducted any research or studies related to transitional justice, they must include details of that as well.
If no qualified candidates apply for the positions, the committee itself has the provision to recommend names. Additionally, various organizations can also recommend the names of eligible candidates as per the law.
The transitional justice process has been initiated after 18 years of the comprehensive peace process, with the agreement of the major political parties—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN-Maoist Center. The process has moved forward following the amendment of the Commission for the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act by Parliament.
