Government Warns Defaulters: Assets to be Seized Over Unpaid Dues

Kathmandu. The Office of the Auditor General has issued a stern warning to those who have defaulted on paying government treasury funds. After repeated notices and correspondence sent to their homes were ignored, the office has now initiated proceedings to recover the dues by seizing the movable and immovable assets of the debtors.

The Office of the Auditor General located in Babar Mahal issued a public notice, also publicizing the three-generation details of individuals who have outstanding government liabilities. Although names were previously published on the website and individuals were urged to appear, the office has taken a strict stance after the debtors disregarded the requests.

According to the notice, if individuals fail to make contact and pay the principal amount and applicable interest within the next 35 days, claims will be made on their assets according to prevailing law. The office has also clarified that it will not be responsible for any damage caused to the relevant person's financial or social reputation during the recovery of these government arrears.

It appears the government has started taking stricter action due to the long list of individuals who have failed to pay government arrears for an extended period. The office stated that legal action proceedings will be immediately advanced for those who fail to settle their accounts within the stipulated timeframe.