Bajhang, April 15 -- Residents from Bungal Municipality spend at least two days travelling to and from the district headquarters to obtain their citizenship certificates. Previously under Dahabagar, Kaflaseri and Pipalkot village development committees, the locals are compelled to spend at least Rs12,000 in transportation, meals and hotel stays.

"Two people must go-the applicant and a witness. If the documents are in order, they can be returned within two days. If not, or if there is any mismatch, it can take six to seven days," said Jaimal Dhami, former ward chairman of ward 2 of Bungal Municipality. "Some people have to travel between the ward office and Chainpur three or four times due to clerical errors. During my tenure, there were ...