What is the difference between private, public and government land?

Property & Land Law

Private land is owned by private persons or entities. Government land is held in the name of the Government of Nepal or another governmental body. Public land is maintained for public use or public interest rather than ordinary private ownership.

Examples of public land can include roads, public open areas, ponds and land associated with public-use facilities, depending on the legal record and applicable law.

A person should never determine land status only from current physical occupation.

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