Kathmandu: The government has stepped up efforts to control the misuse of state resources, particularly the practice of former dignitaries receiving double or excessive benefits from the state treasury.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles being used by former high-ranking officials. This directive follows a review by the Prime Minister’s Office, which found that some former dignitaries were using more vehicles than allowed by law or receiving overlapping benefits from multiple state bodies.

The Home Ministry has been asked to provide comprehensive details—within office hours—on facilities being availed by former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers, Chief Justices, Speakers of the House of Representatives, and National Assembly Chairs.

According to Deepa Dahal, press and research advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the move aims to ensure transparency and prevent the misuse of public funds. The government’s primary objective is to identify benefits that exceed legal provisions and bring the system under stricter regulation.

This initiative comes amid longstanding criticism that former officials have continued to use state resources beyond permitted limits. Based on the data received, the government is preparing to reclaim excess vehicles and streamline the overall system of post-office benefits.