Govt to act on 31-year-old public land encroachment report

Summary

The government has decided to implement the 31-year-old Rawal Commission report on public land encroachment in Kathmandu, aiming to recover encroached land and enforce legal measures.

Key Points
  • The government has resolved to implement the 2052 BS Rawal Commission report on public land encroachment in Kathmandu.
  • A Cabinet meeting decided to maintain a national record and strengthen protection of government and public land.
  • The Rawal Commission report identified 1,859 ropani of encroached land involving over 8,000 individuals.
  • Legal actions will be taken against encroachers following a Supreme Court directive and Cabinet decision.
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