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

Summary

The Sudurpaschim Province Government will continue revenue collection despite the fiscal year 2083/84 budget not being passed amid political disputes between coalition parties.

Key Points
  • Revenue collection in Sudurpaschim Province will continue despite the budget for fiscal year 2083/84 not being passed.
  • The Economic Bill-2083, presented with the budget, is still under consideration after its deadline expired.
  • The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated revenue collection will proceed under the Province's Timely Revenue Collection Act, 2081.
  • Political disputes between Nepali Congress and CPN (UML) have stalled budget passage and led to ministerial dismissals by Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah.
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