Complaint Filed Against Balen Shah Demanding Action Over Alleged Citizenship Irregularity
Summary
A complaint has been filed against Balen Shah, former Mayor of Kathmandu, demanding action under the Nepal Citizenship Act over alleged irregularities in changing his surname. The complaint requests investigation, cancellation of citizenship, and legal penalties.
Key Points
- A complaint was filed by Yuvraj Safal at the Ministry of Home Affairs against Balen Shah for allegedly changing his surname irregularly on his citizenship documents.
- The complaint alleges Balen Shah obtained citizenship from the Mahottari District Administration Office with the surname 'Sah' but later obtained a copy listing his surname as 'Shah' without following proper legal procedures.
- The complaint demands investigation into whether Shah followed Section 17 of the Nepal Citizenship Act 2063 regarding surname changes.
- The complaint requests the cancellation of Shah's citizenship, his immediate arrest, and a prison sentence of up to five years with a fine for alleged offenses under the Citizenship Act.
