Hetauda Transport Office Collects Rs. 57 Crore in Revenue

Bagmati – The Hetauda Transport Management Office has collected Rs. 57.42 crore in revenue during the fiscal year 2081/82. The revenue was generated through vehicle registrations, renewals, and driver’s license distributions. According to office chief Prabin Shrestha, a total of 6,095 new vehicles were registered during this period, including private and commercial vehicles.

Increased Revenue Compared to Previous Year

The office recorded a Rs. 1.35 crore increase in revenue compared to the previous fiscal year (2080/81), which saw collections of Rs. 56.07 crore. Additionally, 1,696 more vehicles were registered this year.

Breakdown of Revenue Sources

• Driving licenses: Rs. 9.62 crore

• Vehicle tax: Rs. 34.79 crore

• Transport sector income: Rs. 8.95 crore

• Federal revenue share: Rs. 4.03 crore

• Fines: Rs. 8,000

Vehicle Registration Statistics

• Motorcycles: 3,225

• Tempo/E-rickshaws: 889

• Jeeps/Cars/Vans: 761

• Cranes/Trucks/Excavators: 686

• Buses/Mini-buses: 447

• Tractors: 12

A total of 7,120 driving licenses were issued, along with 6,371 renewals and 97 duplicate/renewal combinations.

Hetauda Labor Office Rescues 48 Child Workers

Hetauda – The Labor and Employment Office in Hetauda rescued 48 child laborers in the fiscal year 2081/82 and handed them over to their guardians. During inspections of 317 establishments, authorities found children being illegally employed and took action against 30 businesses.

Fines and Compensation Imposed

• Total fines: Rs. 4.42 lakh

• Compensation paid to victims: Rs. 5.16 lakh

Labor Law Compliance Issues

While larger industries generally followed minimum wage and labor laws, smaller businesses showed poor compliance in:

• Employment contracts

• Social security benefits

• Workplace safety measures

The office received 91 labor-related complaints, resolving 59 cases through mediation. Additionally, eight establishments had their accounts frozen, while others were given improvement directives.

Awareness Programs Conducted

The office organized awareness campaigns for both workers and employers to promote fair labor practices. In the previous fiscal year (2080/81), 95 establishments were monitored, leading to penalties against 35 businesses employing child laborers.

The combined efforts highlight progress in transport revenue collection and child labor elimination, though challenges remain in enforcing labor laws across all sectors.