KATHMANDU, Feb. 21 -- Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the concerned to vacate the government land in the Lalita Niwas area.

The KMC issued a notice today asking individuals, companies and organizations to vacate the government land in the Lalita Niwas area in Ward-4 of KMC within 7 days.

According to Section 97 (1) of Chapter-13 of the Local Government Operation Act, 2074 BS, which deals with the protection of local-level property, the KMC is obligated to safeguard, maintain, and manage government, community, and public property within its jurisdiction.

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