The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) directed the municipalities and District Development Offices across the country not to register application for construction of new house until mid-July.
The ministry has stated that the provision will be effective also for application currently under consideration.
Likewise, the ministry has banned construction of houses that have already received approval, but yet to start construction, said joint secretary Reshmaraj Poudel.
Contracts with four construction companies including Pappu Cons...