Kaski Municipalities Issue Notices to Remove Encroachments

Pokhara. After Pokhara Metropolitan City issued a 35-day notice, the agitated landless squatters' problem has entered other municipalities as well. Annapurna and Madi rural municipalities in Kaski have also issued notices to remove structures built without permission on government, fallow, barren, and public land. They have issued public notices to remove encroachments within 35 days and complete the necessary procedures.

Both local levels have urged to appear at the concerned office with proof of non-encroachment, warning that legal action will be taken if they do not appear within the stipulated time. Annapurna Rural Municipality stated that the notice was issued for the protection of public and government land based on letters received from the District Administration Office, Kaski, and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

"If there is no encroachment, appear with proof within the stipulated time, otherwise action will be taken according to the rules," the notice states. Meanwhile, the notice issued by Madi Rural Municipality also states that this step has been taken to protect government and public land within the rural municipality in accordance with the letter from the District Administration Office, Kaski, and the directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

"Within 35 days from the date of publication of this notice, the concerned person must appear at the rural municipality or ward office and submit the necessary details," the notice mentions. It is also mentioned that individuals residing in public places should also apply with proof of ownership.