Supreme Court challenged over customs duty on goods from India border
Summary
A writ petition has been filed in Nepal's Supreme Court challenging the government's decision to impose customs duty on household goods brought from the Nepal-India border valued over 100 rupees, citing discrimination and violation of the Nepal-India Trade Treaty.
Key Points
- A writ petition challenging the customs duty imposed on goods over 100 rupees from the Nepal-India border has been filed in the Supreme Court.
- The petition argues that the customs exemption limit is unfairly lower at the Nepal-India border compared to Nepal-China border and Tribhuvan International Airport, leading to discrimination.
- Petitioners demand cancellation of customs duty notices issued by the Ministry of Finance and an interim order against customs collection on daily necessities and goods for social ceremonies.
- The move is said to violate the Nepal-India Treaty of Trade, 1960, and fundamental constitutional rights of equality and freedom.
