Home Minister Gurung faces scrutiny over unpaid land rent near Phewa Lake
Summary
Home Minister Sudan Gurung faces allegations of unpaid rent on leased land near Phewa Lake in Pokhara, amid efforts by local authorities to remove illegal structures and enforce lake boundary protections.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudan Gurung leased 10 ropani of land near Phewa Lake in 2018 but allegedly paid rent for only one year out of 15 years agreed.
- Pokhara Metropolitan City uncovered illegal constructions linked to Minister Gurung within the lake’s protected boundary during a clearance drive.
- Minister Gurung claims he was misled about the land falling within a restricted zone and stopped construction after being informed by authorities.
- The city is finalizing lake boundary demarcations to enforce the Supreme Court's verdict, including annulling illegal land registrations and compensating valid claims.
- Minister Gurung plans to seek legal remedy and act as a citizen to resolve the dispute over rent and land use.
