Details of Ministers' Assets Made Public: Land Holdings Revealed
Summary
The asset details of Nepal's Prime Minister and ministers reveal significant land holdings across various regions, with Home Minister Sudhan Gurung holding the most land. The Land Act sets maximum limits on land ownership, and Gurung's holdings may exceed these limits.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah and ministers hold significant land across Terai, hills, and Kathmandu Valley.
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung holds the most land, Law Minister Sobita Gautam the least; Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel's land is most valuable.
- Land holding limits are defined by the Lands Act, 2021, with different ceilings for Terai, Kathmandu Valley, and hilly regions.
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung's land holdings may surpass ceiling limits, as 221 ropanis are in his grandfather's name, raising potential legal issues.
