SC grants permission to GMR for Upper Karnali until Magh 2081 BS

Kathmandu July 7 : The Supreme Court has granted permission to the Indian company GMR to continue investing in the Upper Karnali Hydroelectric Project, with an additional two-year timeframe, until Magh 2081 BS. The Supreme Court’s decision is final and marks the end of the time given to GMR. The complete text of the decision was made public on 24th Baisakh and confirms the two-year deadline given to GMR by the Supreme Court.

In a cabinet meeting held on 31st Asar 2079, the decision was made to allow GMR to continue investing in the Upper Karnali until Srawan month 2081. Despite the government extending the deadline as per the court’s decision, the subject of interpretation by the court has not been addressed.