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Pokhara Squatters Resist Eviction, Supreme Court Issues Interim Order Amidst Protests

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Informal settlers in Pokhara are resisting eviction from land they occupy, despite notices from the Pokhara Metropolitan City. The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing forced evictions, though protests continue nationwide. According to the National Land Commission Kaski, 19,634 households in Pokhara are categorized as landless, informal, or unregulated dwellers.

  • Approximately 475 households have been living in the Prithvi Chowk Bus Park area of Pokhara Metropolitan City-9.
  • Squatters have stated they will not vacate their land without alternative arrangements being provided.
  • Historical records indicate 205 ropanis of land were acquired in 1977 for the Prithvi Chowk Bus Park, but encroachment has reduced it to 50-81 ropanis.
  • Demolition drives in Kathmandu have instilled fear among informal settlers across the country.

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