KATHMANDU: Senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi has filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court of Nepal seeking to ensure justice and housing rights for landless squatters across the country.
The court has scheduled the hearing for April 28.
In the petition, Tripathi has sought an order to annul all actions taken or to be taken under a directive reportedly issued by the Prime Minister on April 22, through a certiorari order.
He has also demanded a prohibition order to prevent authorities from carrying out evictions based on the directive, along with a mandamus order requiring the government to arrange alternative housing for affected citizens.
The writ further calls for the formulation of a nationwide master plan to guarantee housing rights for landless people, emphasizing that no citizen should be forcibly evicted without proper alternatives.
Tripathi has also sought an interim order to immediately halt demolition drives, issuance of notices, or implementation of circulars targeting informal settlements in Kathmandu and other parts of the country.
Citing Rule 49 of the Supreme Court Regulations, the petition argues that such actions should be suspended until the case reaches a final verdict.
The petitioner has also requested an initial hearing even during court recess, stating that the actions of the respondents could cause irreparable harm by obstructing the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed fundamental rights.
Tripathi said the case directly concerns the basic human rights and dignity of landless citizens, urging the court to intervene promptly.
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