Challenges persist in clearing land for proposed Nijgadh International Airport
Summary
Compensation for land at Kantagaun for the proposed Nijgadh International Airport has been paid but challenges in clearing land persist due to delays in government permits and legal orders.
Key Points
- Compensation has been paid to most households in Kantagaun for the land required for the Nijgadh International Airport since 2074 BS.
- Residents who received compensation have bought property elsewhere but have not yet vacated their land or removed structures.
- Government delays in issuing removal permits and a Supreme Court order requiring a new boundary certification have hindered land clearance.
- The Division Forest Office and airport authorities are awaiting clearance permits from provincial authorities to proceed with clearing structures.
