Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts on Land passed

Key Points

• The House of Representatives passed the Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts Relating to Land with a majority.
• The Bill aims to ensure land rights for landless Dalits and squatters by systematizing unmanaged settlements.
• Lawmakers from ruling parties supported the Bill citing it addresses land issues, while opposition accused it of favoring land mafias.
• Approximately 35,000 landless people in Manahari, Makwanpur are expected to benefit from the Bill.