Transport Federation Suggests Additional Levies for Accident Relief Fund

Key Points

• Nepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rashtriya Mahasangh suggested collecting an additional fee of one rupee per liter on petroleum products to strengthen the Accident Relief Fund.
• The proposal includes a one rupee per unit fee on electricity charging for electric vehicles to contribute to the fund.
• One percent of third-party insurance premiums is proposed to be deposited into the Accident Relief Fund.
• The fund aims to provide immediate rescue, treatment, and compensation to accident victims when insurance is insufficient or beneficiaries are not found.