Industrial Sector Federation Warns Government Against Mocking Rule of Law Amidst Rent Dispute

Kathmandu. The Nepal Industrial Sector Industry Federation has expressed serious concern over the recently issued seven-day public notice and the Industry Minister's statement, issuing a stern warning to the government not to mock the rule of law. The industrialists have clarified that they are ready to pay rent according to the Supreme Court's verdict.

There are 10 industrial sectors in operation in Nepal with the objective of industrial development and job creation, where more than 700 industries are established and about 1 lakh citizens are employed. However, the rent increase dispute that started in the year 2075 BS has now taken a complex turn.