MPs Question Customs Duty Changes on Electric Vehicles
Summary
Lawmakers in Nepal's Public Accounts Committee have questioned changes in customs duty rates for electric vehicles, demanding a thorough investigation to ensure transparency and good governance during the budget implementation period.
Key Points
- Lawmakers in Nepal's Public Accounts Committee raised concerns about alleged manipulation in customs duty changes for electric vehicles.
- Khushbu Oli demanded a subcommittee within the Public Accounts Committee to investigate customs duty changes related to 774 vehicles.
- Manish Jha highlighted policy ambiguity after budget announcements affecting EV imports and the need for clear legal provisions.
- Lawmaker Khagendra Sunar urged against creating controversy during the budget implementation and expressed confidence in the Finance Minister's capabilities.
