Government Encourages VAT Bills Amidst Complaints of Non-Issuance by Army Petrol Pumps
Summary
The government is promoting a VAT bill incentive program while complaints grow that Nepal Army-run petrol pumps are not issuing proper tax invoices. The Inland Revenue Department says consumers should file complaints with evidence, and the army says temporary chits are issued outside office hours before official bills are collected later.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle praised lucky winners of the VAT bill incentive program at the Inland Revenue Department.
- Consumers and activists allege that Nepal Army-operated petrol pumps are giving receipts without PAN or VAT numbers and sometimes abusing customers who ask for bills.
- The Nepal Army says billing delays at some pumps are caused by staffing and operating-hour issues, and official VAT bills can be collected later.
- The Inland Revenue Department says complaints should be filed with the relevant office, with evidence and the PAN number, rather than only on social media.
