EC directs land commission not to distribute land ownership certificates

September 16, Kathmandu: The Election Commission has directed the National Land Commission to immediately stop the distribution of land ownership certificates.

Likewise, all three tiers of governments have been asked not to allow any foreign visits during the period where the election code of conduct has already come into effect.

The EC made such directive in view of the preparation intensified for the scheduled elections to the Provincial Assembly and federal parliament.

The Land Commission has been further directed to provide all information on the distribution of land ownership certificates and land mapping within the next two days. EC said it is for maintaining fairness and credibility of the election.