Nepal, Dec. 20 -- On November 8, 2023, the High Court, Pokhara, issued an interim order allowing the tourist area of Lakeside to remain open 24 hours. The court directed the District Administration Office, Kaski, not to prevent or interfere with business operations in the area.

According to Clause 25 of the Home Administration Reform Plan 2074, tourist areas such as Thamel and Durbar Marg in Kathmandu, as well as Pokhara's Lakeside, were to remain open 24 hours with necessary security arrangements.

However, as the provision was not implemented, a writ was filed against the District Administration Office. Following the court's order, tourism entrepreneurs began operating their businesses at Lakeside for 24 hours, while some businesses op...