Rajbiraj residents warn of protest over land certificate delay
Summary
Residents of Rajbiraj have warned of fresh protests after authorities failed to begin the long-delayed process of issuing land ownership certificates to more than 5,000 families. Despite government promises and a minister’s directive, the committee formed to handle the distribution has not yet published a notice.
Key Points
- Residents say they have waited nearly 85 years for land ownership certificates and are frustrated by repeated delays.
- The Joint People's Movement Struggle Committee has threatened to resume agitation if the process is not started immediately.
- Officials cite a lack of human resources, vehicles and working procedures for the delay in publishing the notice.
- More than 5,200 families in Rajbiraj Municipality still lack legal ownership documents for their land.
