Supreme Court Orders Government to Remove Encroachments on Sidewalks
Summary
The Supreme Court has ordered the government and related bodies to remove all encroachments on sidewalks in Kathmandu to ensure pedestrian safety and uphold the right to walk freely, citing incidents of injury and death caused by obstructed sidewalks and open drains.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a mandamus order to the government to immediately remove encroachments on sidewalks.
- The order involves coordination among the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Urban Development, and Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
- The court highlighted several fatal incidents caused by open drains and encroachments on sidewalks.
- The verdict emphasized the constitutional right of pedestrians to use sidewalks freely and suggested compensation for victims affected due to public tort.
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