Supreme Court clears way for implementation of NID

Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition demanding a halt to the implementation of the National Identity Card, paving the way for the government to enforce the system for various services.

A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut and Justices Abdul Aziz Musalman and Nripdhwaj Niraula rejected the petition filed by advocate Ram Bahadur Raul, who argued that implementing the card nationwide could inconvenience service recipients.

The court had earlier issued an interim order halting the government’s decision to make the National Identity Card mandatory for receiving social security allowances. The government responded by requesting the court to revoke the interim order.

The case was subsequently referred to a full bench, which heard the arguments and scheduled a decision date. While the Supreme Court has issued some directive orders, their details are yet to be disclosed.

With the Supreme Court’s decision, the government can now proceed with the implementation of the National Identity Card system, ensuring its use in public services and programs across the country.