KATHMANDU: The Property Inquiry Commission, 2026, has issued a public notice clarifying that while a recent Supreme Court interim order restricts its jurisdiction over certain constitutionally protected figures, its mandate to investigate political leaders and other public officials remains active.

The commission was established by the Government of Nepal on April 15, 2026, to collect property declarations and investigate political figures and high-ranking officials.

Following writ petitions filed by Advocate Prem Raj Silwal and others challenging the body’s legality, the Supreme Court issued an interim order on July 10, ruling that forcing individuals with separate constitutional mechanisms—such as sitting or former judges, constitutional body officials, and Nepali Army personnel—to submit property details causes irreparable harm and violates the constitution.

The court ordered a status quo on property submissions and ongoing investigations for these exempted categories until a Full Bench reaches a final verdict.

However, the commission emphasized in its notice that the court’s stay order applies strictly to those specific constitutional and military figures protected under Article 239(1) and 239(2) of the Constitution of Nepal, meaning its core work of collecting property declarations, conducting investigations, and submitting reports regarding politicians and other public officials faces no legal halt and will proceed as scheduled.