Far-Western Province Government to Continue Revenue Collection Despite Budget Passage Uncertainty

Kathmandu. Revenue collection will not stop even though the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 presented by the Sudurpaschim Province Government has not been passed by the Provincial Assembly. The province's Ministry of Economic Affairs today issued a notice stating that revenue collection will continue.

There has been uncertainty as the Economic Bill-2083, presented along with the budget, is also under consideration in the Provincial Assembly and the deadline for its passage expired on Thursday.

The ministry has informed everyone that until the said bill is passed by the Provincial Assembly and certified or further arrangements are made, revenue collection work will be carried out from today in accordance with Section 3 of the Province's Timely Revenue Collection Act, 2081, as per the Province Economic Act, 2082.

The budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 was presented by the provincial government on Asar 1, but it has not been passed due to disputes between the Nepali Congress, the leading party in the government, and the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), a coalition partner.

Amidst the dispute, Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah had dismissed three ministers and one state minister representing the UML. After the UML withdrew its support, the Chief Minister has been trying to secure a majority.