There is a difference of opinion between the ruling Congress and the UML regarding the land bill. After UML tried to pass the bill through fast track, Congress got upset.

A dozen MPs including Congress General Minister Gagan Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma have filed an amendment stating that there is a 'loophole' in the bill that can be misused in forest and intermediate areas in the name of giving land to unsettled residents and the land exceeding the limit set in the name of the company can be converted into real estate business.

After the bill was put on the agenda to be passed by the House of Representatives without discussing the amendment, the Congress became suspicious.

Sources say that the bill was placed on the agenda by Speaker Devraj Ghimire on the instructions of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in the House of Representatives meeting on Wednesday. Congress General Minister Bishwa Prakash Sharma and other leaders objected to it, although it was removed from the agenda on that day, but the dispute remains whether the bill should be sent to the committee or not.

Prime Minister Oli has also consulted with Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Jaspa President Upendra Yadav, but a concrete conclusion has not been reached, said a Congress official. Even if the

bill is passed by the House of Representatives, there is a risk that it will not be approved in the National Assembly without the support of JSP. Even earlier, the Land Ordinance was rejected due to the opposition of Jaspa . Keeping the provisions of the same ordinance, the government has advanced the bill.

Majat Minister Sharma wrote: 'The consensus has open disrespect to review some Nepal-Nepal-amended bills, to pass, and Nbsp; 5.. Let's not hesitate, let's seek prior agreement or send it to the committee.'

Congress has demanded to amend the provision that barren land kept for purposes other than real estate can be converted into real estate business. Similarly, the Congress has demanded to reduce the risk of forest encroachment by revising the provision that the government can take possession by re-mapping the vacant land of forest, Bhutan and intermediate areas in the name of giving landless Dalits, squatters and unorganized people.

MPs including Congress General Minister Thapa and Sharma have made a demand that the issue of revising the map of existing slums should be clear.

Last January, a similar ordinance was issued by the President only after holding it for two days . Then it was rejected by the parliament due to all-round opposition. Now, since the same provision has been placed in the bill, the Congress is of the opinion that it should be discussed in the committee only.

Congress MP Dilendra Badu said that since it is a practice to discuss the bill several times in the committee and proceed unanimously, it must be taken to the parliamentary committee.

But the Minister of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Balram Adhikari says that the bill should be passed soon as the Squatters Commission has not been able to work. He said, 'Because forests and intermediate areas are seen even in populated areas, it has not been possible to give land to landless Dalits, squatters and unorganized people without amending it. Currently, two and a half lakh applications have been received, and it is estimated that the number will reach five lakh. Even if it is unorganized, the land will have to be distributed to about 1.5 million people.

Even if there is so much opposition, if it cannot be taken to the committee, won't there be suspicion? In response to the question, he said, "There is no need for a deep discussion as only 3 points have been amended." After going to the committee, the process is long . Now that the commission has been formed, it has not been able to work unless the law is made.'

He claimed that about 70 percent of the amendment proposal has been included in the bill. "Congress leaders have made it clear, the bill will go ahead," he said.

Congress leader Badu said that the suspicions have increased because the bill has been put on hold by the president, rejected by the parliament, and the bill is being pushed through the fast track when amendments are being demanded. "Giving land to landless Dalits, squatters and unorganized people has not been stopped," he said, "but there is a suspicion that there is some other purpose in proceeding without discussion in the committee." He said that since land ownership is a sensitive issue, it should be discussed in the committee. He argued that the Supreme Court should take the matter of Giribandhu Tea State to the committee as it is not only the land issue but also the right of the state.

The Supreme Court has ordered that although the land exceeding the limit can be leased, it cannot be used for a different purpose .

Congress General Minister Thapa and Sharma have registered amendments to sections 2 and 3 of the bill, section 4 of the Forest Act. They have added 12(h) to section 12(g) and demanded a limited exemption for real estate business .

The government side said that in the amended section 12(g), companies that have obtained permission to do real estate business can purchase land only according to the law.

Congress MPs Thapa and Sharma have demanded to add a restrictive provision after section 2(1), proposed section 12(g) (4) to prevent misuse of land in excess of the limit.  In the government's proposed explanation, it is only mentioned that 'but the land acquired or approved for purposes other than real estate business cannot be sold in accordance with this sub-section'.

Thapa and Sharma have demanded an explanation so that the land previously exempted for agricultural industry cannot be used for real estate business.

The eighth amendment of the Land Act 2021 was made in 2076 . At that time, the Oli government is still being criticized for making the delimitation of Giribandhu Tea State more land available for speculation and sale.

Another reason to raise suspicions to the Congress is the fact that the government issued regulations after the ordinance was promulgated.

Among the six ordinances recommended by the government, President Paudel held the land ordinance for two days and issued it on January 2. The government issued the regulation on March 18 amid confusion about whether or not the ordinance would be approved.

'Issuing regulations after the introduction of the ordinance and now trying to pass the bill through fast track has raised serious doubts,' said a Congress official, 'Therefore, our position to proceed after discussing it in the parliamentary committee will be stronger.' Removed ? Not a

, they didn't inform me. It is not known whether it has been removed or not. I learned that the Congress has expressed some doubts . Some clauses have been amended. There is something that needs to be clarified. There is a voice that the controversial bill should be taken to the committee without passing it through the fast track while bringing the

ordinance. There is nothing to take to the

committee . Some amendments will proceed after they become clear. Many things have become clear. The discussion has progressed . There is something left, after everyone agrees, it will proceed .

The Congress has said that there should be an amendment in the bill that the land exceeding the limit taken for other purposes can be sold for housing purposes, right?

is a bit more related to real estate and housing. Suspicions were raised that other land will also go in the name of housing . But that is the context of housing, it is not connected with others . We have written clearly - it cannot be sold except for the purpose for which it is taken. Cannot be transferred.

What is your opinion about the amendments made by Congress General Ministers and other leaders?

It is clear in the bill that real estate transactions cannot be done for any purpose other than obtaining permission. Congress is asking to be more clear. Let's discuss and arrange . Why object to discussing the

committee?

is nothing different. Only 3 points are amended. No need for deep discussion . After going to the committee, the process is long . The commission has been formed but it has not been able to work until the law is made. So we are trying to take it to the fast track .

is passed in this convention ?

happens, happens . It has been passed by agreement in this convention. It is also being discussed within the Congress. Let's consult if there is anything.

Why the rush when the president has held the ordinance and has not approved it?

The President has held for two days saying that he will look into the matter of land . Not because of disagreement . There was no objection from the President's side.

Is it a rush for vote politics? Not a

 . Not only the current one, the previous government also tried to bring it. This is a program put forward by all parties. For the landless, squatters and unorganized dwellers .

Giribandhu is also accused of being connected with tea estate, isn't it? Not a

at all . Giribandhu Tea Estate has been taken for tea plantation . If you don't plant, it automatically goes to the government. Sattapatta is something that happened in the year 2061 . The court's decision is unclear. Because the law is not clear, the commission has not been able to work .