Mahottari steps up border-to-market monitoring to curb revenue leakage
Summary
Mahottari authorities have decided to tighten surveillance from border points to local markets to curb smuggling, tax evasion and revenue leakage. The district will also intensify checks on foreign-registered vehicles and regular market inspections against illegal trade.
Key Points
- The Revenue Leakage Control Committee in Mahottari decided to strengthen surveillance and coordination among security agencies and government offices to curb smuggling and customs evasion.
- Joint and surprise patrols will be increased along sensitive border points and unauthorized routes, with legal action planned against people involved in revenue leakage.
- The committee reviewed Jaleshwar Customs Office performance, which had collected 18.75 percent of its Rs. 2.92 billion annual target by mid-Bhadra.
- Officials will strictly implement the new online system for temporary import and return tracking of foreign-registered vehicles, while intensifying market inspections for illegal and prohibited goods.
