Kathmandu: The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has issued an order today preventing the folks to stage sit-in, protests and demonstrations in other areas except the certain sites. The administration’s notice comes by considering the law and order of the valley and public service delivery to the people.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Rishiram Tiwari, announced that demonstration, sit-in, encirclement, rallies, and protest programs have been restricted to designated areas, namely Sifal Chaur, Balkhu area, and Balkumari area in the valley. This decision was made following recommendations from the District Security Committee, Kathmandu.
The administration stated that the order aims to address public concerns regarding the disruption of essential services, public service delivery, and public transportation caused by protest activities, especially those occurring in public places along and inside the ring road.
This directive, issued under Clause 6 (3A) of the Local Administration Act, 2028 BS, will remain in effect for two months starting June 2.