CNI Urges Authorities Not to Disconnect Power Supply Until Legal Resolution of Industrial Estate Rent Dispute
The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) sincerely requests that electricity supply to industries operating within industrial estates not be disconnected until the rent-related dispute is finally resolved through legal proceedings.
In the case concerning the increase in industrial estate rental rates, the Honorable Supreme Court, through its verdict dated March 25, 2025 (Chaitra 12, 2081 BS), ruled that the revised rental rates imposed by Industrial Estate Management Limited would be applicable only from July 6, 2022 (Asar 22, 2079 BS). While industrialists have already accepted this verdict, Industrial Estate Management Limited has filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking a review of the decision.
Therefore, CNI earnestly requests that no electricity connections of industries located within industrial estates be disconnected until the Honorable Supreme Court delivers a final verdict on the matter. CNI also requests that power supply be restored to industries whose electricity connections have already been disconnected.
Furthermore, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s decision, some industries have already paid the applicable rent, while others are willing to do so. However, concerns have been raised that the seven-day payment deadline is insufficient. CNI therefore requests an extension of the payment period.
At a time when there is a pressing need to encourage and protect productive industries in order to stimulate the overall economy, CNI calls upon all concerned stakeholders to support and facilitate the uninterrupted operation of industries.