Squatter Settlements in Hetauda Face Uncertainty Amid Government Eviction Directives
Summary
Squatters in Hetauda's Simaltar area face uncertainty and fear after government directives to clear settlements. Residents demand ownership certificates or alternative housing as eviction preparations create anxiety.
Key Points
- The federal government has directed the clearance of squatter settlements including in Kathmandu's Thapathali, raising fears in Hetauda's Simaltar area.
- Residents of Simaltar, Hetauda lack land ownership certificates despite decades of residency and infrastructure access, impeding loan acquisition and causing anxiety.
- Local leaders and activists argue eviction without alternatives is unjust and demanding ownership certificates or relocation for squatters, emphasizing their rights and contributions.
- Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Meena Kumari Lama states no concrete federal directives received yet for eviction, urges responsible management and alternatives before any clearance.
