Youth Organization Launches Nationwide Signature Campaign Against VAT on Electricity Bills
Summary
The National Ujyalo Youth Front Nepal has launched a nationwide signature campaign against the government's decision to impose VAT on electricity bills for general consumers. The campaign will run across province, district, and local levels before concluding with a memorandum to the Ministry of Energy.
Key Points
- The National Ujyalo Youth Front Nepal has started a nationwide signature campaign opposing VAT on electricity bills for general consumers.
- The group says the Nepal Electricity Authority has not recovered outstanding dues from industries and businesses using dedicated and trunk lines.
- A 25-day campaign is being organized across province, district, and local levels, beginning at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu.
- The campaign will end with a memorandum submitted to the Ministry of Energy along with collected signatures.
