SC ruling alarms Kathmandu riverbank residents (Photos)

Kathmandu, September 7 — The Supreme Court's ruling on December 19, 2023, has sparked concern among residents living along the riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley. The decision, which bans pollution and construction activities within 20 meters of riverbanks, has left those owning property in these areas worried about their land’s value.

Residents are bewildered by the Supreme Court's ruling and a subsequent notification from the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. The ruling specifies that an additional 20 meters beyond the riverbanks of Kathmandu Valley is now designated as a construction-free zone.