Federal Government's Directive on Vehicle Registration Ignored by Province
Summary
The Federal Government directed provincial and local governments to halt public transport vehicle registrations to manage traffic and pollution, but Bagmati Province resumed registration citing entrepreneur difficulties, highlighting tensions between federal and provincial authorities.
Key Points
- The Federal Government directed a halt to public transport vehicle registrations citing pollution and traffic issues.
- Bagmati Province resumed vehicle registration despite the federal directive due to pressure from transport entrepreneurs.
- There is political disagreement between the Federal Government led by the Rastriya Swatantra Party and provinces governed by Congress-UML coalitions.
- Similar conflicts occurred with ride-sharing regulations between Gandaki Province and the Federal Government.