By Our Reporter
After settling the Lalita Niwas land-grabbing case through a court verdict, the government has started searching for government land across the country. Before issuing the notice, a land-grabbing case in Jhapa similar to the Lalita Niwas case was exposed in Jhapa.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, two weeks ago, issued a circular to the chief district officers of all 77 districts, instructing them to collect and send details about government-owned land. The ministry also sent a letter to collect and send the details of government-owned land, as well as to take action against those who wrongfully usurp government land.
“All District Administration Offices have been asked to coordinate with the concerned agencies to collect information and proceed with the next steps,” read the Home Ministry circular.
The ministry also directed the DAOs to take action against individuals or institutions that illegally encroach on public land or use it for purposes other than those agreed upon.
“The purpose of the letter is to keep the land in its original condition; therefore, all district administration offices are instructed to collect the information, along with facts and information about it, and send it to the Ministry of Home Affairs,” according to a statement issued by the Ministry.
Government and public lands exist throughout the country, owned by the government and made available to public institutions for use with the government’s approval. However, it has been reported that individuals have abused the agreement.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the government has prioritised the protection of illegally encroached and occupied lands. It has also requested that anyone with information about such land contact the relevant district administration office.
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