SC seeks clarification from KMC Mayor Shah on contempt of court

KATHMANDU: In a petition filed against Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah on contempt of the court, the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday sought a written response within seven days from Shah. Issuing a directive on the contempt of the court, Justice Hari Krishna Karki has asked Mayor Shah to furnish a written response or on his behalf by his representatives as per the law within seven days except for the time incurred by travel stating the reasons and basis why Mayor Shah should not be punished as per the demand of the petitioner. The case on contempt of the court was filed over the statements made by Mayor Shah on a writ petition lodged against the move of the KMC to demolish the construction of the Norvic Hospital allegedly built by encroaching upon the public land. Advocate Dipak Raj Joshi filed the petition at the apex court against Mayor Shah on the contempt of the court. By RSS READ ALSO:

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