House committee endorses land bill after months-long debate
Summary
Nepal's parliament committee has endorsed a revised land bill after months of debate, addressing concerns about land misuse, ownership ceilings, and squatters' rights.
Key Points
- The Nepal parliament's Agriculture, Cooperatives and Natural Resources Committee endorsed a revised land bill after months of political debate.
- The bill includes clauses to prevent misuse of land allotted for specific purposes and prioritizes land ownership for marginalized squatters.
- Opposition parties expressed reservations and sought more time, but the ruling coalition pushed for approval.
- Amendments were made addressing concerns about land ceiling violations and land in protected areas, including provisions for unmanaged settlers.
