Land classification delays force government to amend regulations for fourth time
Summary
The government is preparing to amend the Land Use Regulations 2022 for the fourth time as land plotting remains suspended in 333 local units that have not completed land classification. Officials say repeated deadlines have failed because many local governments lack funding, technical staff and support to finish the work.
Key Points
- Land plotting is suspended in 333 local units because they have not completed land classification under the Land Use Regulations 2022.
- The government has sent a fourth amendment draft to the finance ministry to temporarily ease restrictions until the classification process is completed.
- Only 420 of Nepal's 753 local units have classified land, while many municipalities say they lack the money and technical staff to do the work.
- Business groups and households have been hit by the suspension, especially people who need to sell land for urgent expenses.
