Illegal structures on Phewa lakeside torn down
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City has begun demolishing illegal structures along Phewa Lake's lakeside as per directives from Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the Supreme Court to conserve the lake area by clearing structures within a 65-meter boundary zone.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan City initiated demolition of illegal structures along Phewa Lake following Supreme Court orders and Prime Minister Balendra Shah's directive.
- Structures including parts of Karna Shakya's Waterfront Resort were demolished as they encroached within the 65-meter protected lakeside zone.
- The Supreme Court issued verdicts mandating the removal of illegal structures and conservation of Phewa Lake, emphasizing prohibition of new constructions within the zone.
- A government-formed committee confirmed that many structures, including those of the Waterfront Resort, were built on protected lake land, and water samples from the resort were found unfit for consumption.
