Kathmandu, June 6 -- nine days after the government began clearing settlements on occupied land, hundreds of displaced families continue to face uncertainty as the rehabilitation process remains slow, with no clear timeline for permanent resettlement.

According to the High-Powered Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilisation, 1,488 people from 388 households are currently staying in government-designated holding centres across Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok districts. While food and shelter have been provided, many residents say they have received little information about when they will be permanently resettled.

Among them is 50-year-old Pramila Rai, who has been staying at the Radhaswami Ashram holding centre i...