Supreme Court orders immediate removal of pavement encroachments, issues four-point mandamus order
Summary
The Supreme Court has ordered the government and related agencies to immediately remove encroachments on pavements to ensure pedestrian safety, citing constitutional rights to free and safe movement.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a four-point mandamus directing immediate removal of pavement encroachments.
- Pedestrians have a constitutional right to unobstructed use of pavements under Articles 16 and 17.
- Authorities including the Ministry of Home Affairs and Kathmandu Metropolitan City must coordinate and act against encroachments by government bodies and private parties.
- Relevant agencies are ordered to maintain pavements and manage drains to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
