Legal Action Taken Against 2,431 Business Firms in Gandaki Province

Summary

Gandaki Province authorities took legal action against 2,431 business firms for use of irregular or illegal weights and measuring instruments in fiscal year 2082/83.

Key Points
  • Authorities in Gandaki Province took legal action against 2,431 business firms for irregular or illegal use of weights and measuring instruments in fiscal year 2082/83.
  • The action was taken under the Weights and Measures Act, 2025 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2075.
  • Affected firms operate across Kaski, Gorkha, Lamjung, Syangja, Tanahun, Manang, Mustang, Parbat, Myagdi and Baglung districts.
  • The office issued new permits to 1,078 firms and renewed licences for 28 firms while collecting Rs 7,852,967 in revenue during the same period.
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