Kathmandu Metropolitan City Fines Former King Gyanendra Shah
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has decided to impose a fine of NPR 793,000 on former King Gyanendra Shah under various charges.
The fine was levied after royalist protesters, demonstrating in the Tinkune area of the capital, caused environmental pollution and vandalism.
During the royalist demonstration on Friday, incidents of vandalism and arson were reported in areas including Thinkune and Koteshwor.
The Metropolitan City invoked the Environment and Natural Resources Protection Act 2077 and Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Economic Act to justify the fine.
Breakdown of the Fines:
- Littering on roads and sidewalks in Koteshwor: NPR 100,000
- Littering on roads and sidewalks in Mahadevsthan: NPR 100,000
- Littering on roads and sidewalks in Threekune: NPR 100,000
- Littering on roads and sidewalks in Jadibuti: NPR 100,000
- Littering on roads and sidewalks in Balkumari: NPR 100,000
- Littering on roads and sidewalks in Sinamangal: NPR 100,000
- Fire truck vandalism: NPR 130,000
- Destruction of trees, plants, and railings in Threekune: NPR 63,000
The metropolitan authority has sent eight letters to the former king, holding him accountable for the damages. Since the royalist demonstration took place with his approval, the city government has demanded compensation for littering and destruction caused during the protest.
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