Sudurpaschim to probe budget irregularities, prepare supplementary budget
Summary
Sudurpaschim Province will investigate alleged irregularities in its Rs 37.70 billion budget and bring a supplementary budget based on the findings. The deal ended a three-month political deadlock and allowed the provincial assembly to pass the budget.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim Province agreed to probe alleged irregularities in its Rs 37.70 billion budget and prepare a supplementary budget based on the findings.
- A seven-member parliamentary committee will examine the disputed allocations and submit its report by November 6.
- The agreement ended a three-month budget deadlock and cleared the way for the provincial assembly to endorse the budget.
- Finance Minister Chakra Bahadur Malla presented the budget 85 days after the start of the fiscal year.
