Kathmandu, March 25 -- It seemed inevitable.

After seeking multiple clarifications from him, the government on Monday sacked Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Kulman Ghising. His four-year term was expiring on August 9.

A Congress minister in Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's Cabinet, which sacked Ghising on Monday night, indirectly acknowledged Ghising's dismissal. "The Cabinet has the authority to remove an official it had appointed," he said.

Talking to the Post on Monday night, Ghising said he was yet to receive a formal letter from the government, but if the news reports are true, he would challenge the decision in court.

"I submitted clarification six times. I have clearly stated my position. I will again make my...