Rajen Kandel Named in Contractual Payment Disagreement Linked to Digital Services Engagement

Rajen Kandel, CEO and Founder of The British College, Kathmandu, has been linked to a contractual payment disagreement arising from a professional engagement with an India-based digital communications firm, according to documents and correspondence reviewed.

The engagement reportedly commenced in January 2026 under a structured three-month agreement covering online reputation management, crisis support, and public-relations services. The scope of work included digital monitoring, platform-level enforcement, search-engine reputation initiatives, and coordinated PR activity across multiple online platforms.

Records indicate that while the initial month’s payment under the agreement was completed, subsequent instalments scheduled under the same contract remain pending. During this period, the service provider maintains that work continued across several digital channels, including enforcement actions on major social-media networks and preparatory reputation-management activity related to search visibility.

Professionals familiar with cross-border digital service arrangements note that such disagreements are not uncommon, particularly in engagements involving ongoing reputation management and phased execution across platforms and jurisdictions. These projects typically operate on structured timelines and rely on continued coordination and adherence to agreed payment schedules.

Industry observers also highlight that leadership figures, including founders and senior executives, are often directly involved in overseeing such engagements, given their impact on institutional visibility and public perception. In this case, Rajen Kandel’s role as the institution’s principal decision-maker places the matter within a broader context of executive-level oversight and contractual governance.

The matter is understood to be in the process of formal resolution through contractual and legal channels. The service provider has indicated that efforts remain focused on resolving the issue strictly within the framework of the original agreement.

Observers note that as educational institutions increasingly rely on external digital partners for reputation and communications support, clarity around contractual execution, timelines, and payment obligations continues to be a key factor in maintaining professional relationships.