Kathmandu Administration Begins Removal of Unauthorized Squatter Settlements Along Riverbanks
Kathmandu. According to a prior notice issued by the Kathmandu District Administration Office, the operation to remove unauthorized squatter settlements located on public and government land along riverbanks is set to begin early today (Saturday).
Citing negative impacts on the natural flow of rivers and obstructions to urban infrastructure development, the administration had set a final deadline of 7:00 PM on Baisakh 11 (Friday) for the structures to be vacated. With that deadline passed, the process of demolishing unauthorized huts and fully clearing the encroached areas is being initiated from 6:00 AM today, Baisakh 12.
The administration issued a notice on Friday urging residents to vacate the huts and relocate their personal belongings, clothing, and livestock to safe locations. The administration has directed that priority be given to the safe relocation of children, the elderly, pregnant women, new mothers, and persons with disabilities.
A warning has been issued that any obstruction to the clearance operation will result in strict legal action.
According to the administration, preparations are underway to identify and register genuine landless squatters within the next 10 to 15 days to arrange for their proper resettlement.
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