Encroachment crackdowns loom in Rautahat, Butwal and Pokhara
Summary
Authorities in Rautahat, Butwal, and Pokhara are preparing to clear encroachments from public lands, targeting hundreds of unauthorized houses and businesses, prompting concerns about displacement and resettlement.
Key Points
- Authorities plan to clear encroachments along the Bagmati Irrigation Project canal in Chandrapur, Rautahat, affecting nearly 400 houses.
- Butwal authorities are preparing to reclaim over a hectare of land owned by the Tulsipur High Court that has been encroached for more than a decade.
- Pokhara Metropolitan City and Town Development Committee have issued 35-day ultimatums to encroachers on public and government land.
- Concerns are raised about displacement of landless families and the need for humane resettlement plans before eviction.
