Tribhuvan University Reclaims Land Used by Various Organizations in Kirtipur

Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Baisakh 19, 2083 BS — Land owned by Tribhuvan University (TU) in Kirtipur, which had been used by various organizations and institutions, has been returned to the university for its own management.

According to a press release issued on 2083/01/19 by Nabindra Prasad Bhandari, Spokesperson for the Secretariat of the TU Senate and Executive Council, the university has also initiated the process of gradually removing and managing structures constructed on the returned land.

According to the university, land in Kirtipur had been provided to various organizations at different times. Some organizations received land through agreements directly concluded with TU, while others were allocated land in accordance with instructions and agreements involving the Government of Nepal. Certain organizations had also been occupying and using university land on their own initiative.

Despite repeated requests from TU, the concerned organizations did not vacate the land. Subsequently, on Jestha 17, 2081 BS, a committee coordinated by former Secretary Sharada Prasad Trital was formed to investigate land belonging to Tribhuvan University. The committee conducted an investigation and submitted its report to the government.

According to the publicly released report, following the formation of the current government, TU's General Administration Division issued a 35-day notice on Baisakh 4, 2083 BS, in accordance with a decision of the University's Executive Council.

The division published the notice directing organizations and associations occupying university land to vacate the premises. It also sent official letters to all concerned organizations and institutions.

According to the press release, following publication of the notice and issuance of the letters, some organizations wrote to the university requesting that it take back the land, while others sought renewal of existing arrangements or requested agreements.

The Secretariat clarified that, following these developments, all the land concerned has been returned for management by Tribhuvan University itself. The process of gradually removing and managing structures constructed for various purposes during the period of occupation and use has also begun.

Details of Tribhuvan University Land Used by Various Organizations

According to the press release, various organizations and institutions have been using more than approximately 700 ropani of land belonging to Tribhuvan University.

The details provided in the press release are as follows:

• BP Koirala Memorial Planetarium: 150 ropani

• Agriculture and Horticulture: 281.14.1.1 ropani

• Nepal Water Supply Corporation: 18 ropani

• Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board: 24 ropani

• Laboratory Secondary School, Kirtipur: 108.4.3.3 ropani

• Ayurveda Research Centre: 30 ropani

• Metropolitan Police Circle: 4 ropani

• Metropolitan Police Circle, Kalimati: 1 ropani

• Radhasoami Satsang: 13 ropani

• TU Employees' Association: 5.4.2.2 ropani

• TU Teachers' Association: 8 ropani

• Nepal University Teachers' Association: 13 ropani, 5 aana, 3 paisa, and 3.5 daam

• Nepal Bank Limited, Kirtipur: 5,597.93 square feet, including the parking area

• Global IME Bank, Kirtipur: 1,000 square feet

• Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh: 10 ropani

• Blood Transfusion Centre: 3 ropani

• United Builders and Engineers: 10 ropani, 13 aana, and 3 paisa

The press release further states that approximately 78 ropani of land currently being used by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) is also in the process of being covered by a new agreement involving Tribhuvan University and the National Sports Council (NSC).

Published Date: Baisakh 19, 2083 BS