Kathmandu, July 13 -- Amid widespread criticism that the people holding an office of profit are engaged in acts of conflicting interests, the government has drafted a law to curb the practice.

A draft bill, published for feedback before it is given a final shape, aims to make it mandatory for public officials to recuse themselves from decision-making processes in which they have a conflict of interest.

The draft bill also proposes that any person holding public office must submit a written declaration upon appointment, nomination, or election, that they do not have any conflicting interests with their workplace.

President, Vice President, prime minister, chief justice, Speaker and deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, chairpe...