KATHMANDU, Aug. 22 -- The three villages-Gunji, Nabi, and Kuti-shown on Nepal's triangular map were under the administration of the Government of Nepal until 2035 B.S. Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura are also included within Nepal's official triangular map. Located below Limpiyadhura, the residents of Gunji, Nabhi, and Kuti were recorded as paying land taxes to the Government of Nepal until 2035 B.S.

Documents and receipts show that residents of these villages, included in the updated 2077 B.S. map, had been paying land taxes to Nepali authorities until 2035 B.S. Government records show that in 2035 B.S., Ratan Budha (Tinker), Panchyaura Budha (Budi), Mohan Singh Budha (Gabryang), Hari Singh Budha (Gunji), and Hari Krishna Budha (Na...