Kathmandu, Nov. 6 -- Nepal Scouts has initiated the process to take control of structures built by Khadka Land Development Pvt Ltd and its assets for failing to pay land rent. The company is owned by the Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka, who was energy minister in the KP Sharma Oli-led government which was toppled by the Gen Z uprising in September.

In a public notice issued on Thursday, the Scouts said the company had not cleared the dues even after the property was sealed. The notice gives the company seven days to settle the dues, warning that the buildings and materials on the land will be seized if payment is not made within the period.

The notice further states that if the confiscated property does not cover the outstanding am...