KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has called for suggestions from concerned stakeholders regarding possible changes in the number and boundaries of local levels, including municipalities, rural municipalities and wards.
Issuing letters to all District Coordination Committees, local governments and related bodies, the ministry has requested feedback on proposed adjustments.
The ministry stated that a preliminary draft has been prepared with the objective of reviewing boundary adjustments, possible mergers of local units and reclassification of municipalities under various provisions of the Local Government Operation Act, 2017.
The draft has also been shared with the District Coordination Committee Federation, the Municipal Association of Nepal and the National Association of Rural Municipalities for coordination and facilitation.
According to the ministry, provisions under Sections 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Act allow for boundary changes, merging of two or more local units and adjustment of ward structures.
Stakeholders have been requested to submit their opinions and suggestions within three days through the ministry’s official email.
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