Alpana Bhandari is the author of this article, a law graduate of American University Washington College of Law who practices corporate law. Corporate Lawyer Nepal has provided legal advice on hydropower issues. We have a separate Division for Corporate Law. The Supreme Court of Nepal has been both decisive and indecisive in the case of …
Nepal is a mecca for investors due to its abundance of natural resources, including numerous rivers and streams. Hydropower is a clean energy form of electricity generated by flowing water. As a result, hydropower is the best renewable resource in Nepal. It can be said to have no production costs because it allows for the …
The previous Land Acquisition Act 2034 (1977) in Nepal did not include provisions for private-sector land acquisition. Land acquisition posed a significant challenge for private hydropower investors because they were not covered by the Act. The recently enacted law has proven to be a boon for private sector hydropower projects. Because the land market is …
The construction of hydropower plants is a highly specialized activity that requires knowledge of numerous disciplines, including geology, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and others. A hydroelectric project requires several processes from conception to completion. The licensing and permitting process, as well as engineering, contracting, and owner considerations, are all part of the procedure. In …