Directives Order to the Government on HRWF/Nepal's Writ petition
In a writ petition filed by HRWF/Nepal, the Supreme Court of Nepal has issued directive order in the Government of Nepal on September 9, 2015 to establish a Geological Research Center and a Geological council. This order by the Supreme Court is believed to have a far-reaching consequence considering the fragile geological structure of Nepal.

In the same writ petition the court has directed the Government of Nepal to install earthquake early warning system. The general public can be warned about the quake via radio, television, and mobile phones. Court believes that even a warning issued few seconds earlier makes the public alert; warns hospitals, airports and other emergency service providers to be ready to deal with emergency situations.

In the last devastating earthquake that hit Nepal, different geologists had different analysis and voices that confused and misled the public. Headlines such as “Be relieved for next 80 years now” in leading media were also seen, which allowed the public to refuse in adopting safety measures as it made them understand that no mega earthquakes will be faced again the near future. However, the 7.3 Richter scale’s earthquake that hit on 12 May, 2015 proved it to be completely wrong. Considering these bitter experiences, there is a strong need of geological council that assess the qualification and competency of the Geologists to award them the respective license required for geological practices.

Lawyer Raju Thapa of HRWF/Nepal and his team are now conducting various activities to remind Government of Nepal to impliment the order of Supreme Court as early as possible.