Far-Western Province Government Budgetless for Two Months
Summary
The Far-Western Province government has gone 62 days into the fiscal year without an approved budget, halting salaries, allowances and development spending. The new administration says it is revising the 37.70 billion rupee budget and will present it to the Provincial Assembly soon.
Key Points
- The Far-Western Province government has been without a budget for 62 days, leaving no legal basis for regular spending.
- Employee salaries and allowances have been delayed, while offices are managing administrative costs on credit.
- The new government led by Khagraj Bhatta decided to review, revise and rewrite the 37.70 billion rupee budget.
- Officials say budget preparation is in its final stage and will be brought to the Provincial Assembly as soon as possible.
