Kathmandu, Aug. 22 -- disputed land bill has finally passed through a significant hurdle. The parliament's Agriculture, Cooperatives and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday endorsed the bill with revisions, overcoming months of political wrangling, strong opposition, and controversy over allegations of attempts to violate land ownership ceiling.

The Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts Relating to Land, 2025, was passed by a majority in the committee on Thursday.

According to the revised bill, land allotted for specific purposes cannot be misused or left unused. Housing businesses must strictly follow government rules and obtain environmental approvals.

Marginalised squatters are given priority in land ownership. Land in protected areas c...