Flood took his home. His old citizenship photo is denying him relief
Summary
A flood-affected man in Bidur, Nuwakot, is being denied housing relief because the photo on his decades-old citizenship certificate no longer matches his face. Local officials say they are seeking ways to help victims who lost documents or cannot immediately open bank accounts.
Key Points
- Juthe Tamang says Sanima Bank refused to open an account for him because the photo on his 1986 citizenship certificate does not match his current appearance.
- The account issue is blocking access to the government’s Rs15,000 monthly housing assistance for flood-affected families.
- District officials in Rasuwa and Nuwakot say they are proposing faster, more flexible procedures, including direct cash support for people who cannot open accounts immediately.
- Tamang’s family lost their shelter in the August 26 floods and hopes to find a room before Dashain.
