Kathmandu — Interim Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has called on victims of the Giribandhu Tea Estate land dispute to formally file complaints if they want the case reopened. Speaking with journalists at Singha Durbar on Tuesday, Aryal said the government can act only after receiving official written complaints.
He clarified that ministers cannot personally initiate cases. “The state mechanism functions on written applications, not verbal claims. We no longer operate by orders — the country is now governed by law,” Aryal said. “Everything must follow legal procedures. The law will be implemented, and there will be no interference.”
Aryal stressed that government bodies will act without prejudice, guided solely by evidence and the law. “In the past, orders dictated actions; now, the law does. Decisions are made on facts, proof, and legal grounds,” he said.
He added that everyone is equal before the law — those who break it must face consequences, while those who act with integrity should be recognized. Aryal urged individuals affected by the Giribandhu Tea Estate case to submit their complaints to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) or the police.
“The minister does not go around filing cases,” Aryal remarked. “If victims paid advance deposits or believe money was misused as bribes or influence, they must bring those facts to the state agencies. Only then can the legal process begin.”
Aryal also reaffirmed that the upcoming elections will take place as scheduled. He said the government remains committed to good governance, transparency, and the rule of law — the foundation of a fair and accountable state.
