Madhav Nepal faces second corruption case over public land
Summary
The CIAA has filed a second corruption case against former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal over the illegal sale of public land tied to Rijal Canning and Company Pvt Ltd. The commission is seeking damages, prison terms and confiscation of the disputed property from current owners.
Key Points
- The CIAA filed a corruption case at the Special Court against former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and 96 others over the sale of land held above the statutory ceiling.
- The case centers on a land deal involving Rijal Canning and Company Pvt Ltd, which allegedly sold valuable land after government approval despite violating the original conditions for land exemption.
- The CIAA seeks to recover Rs 734.9 million in damages, along with prison sentences and confiscation of the disputed property.
- The disputed land is currently registered in the names of 43 individuals.
