HoR passes ‘Bill to amend and integrate customs related laws’

KATHMANDU: Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives has passed the ‘Bill to amend and integrate customs related laws, 2081’ with majority.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the proposal seeking endorsement to the bill.

During the discussion on the bill, lawmakers—Prabhu Sah, Hemraj Rai, Ganga Karki, Shiva Nepali, Ganesh Parajuli, Prem Suwal, Madhav Sapkota, Ranendra Barali and Kiran Kumar Sah put forth their views.

Responding to queries raised by various lawmakers, Finance Minister Paudel shared the bill was brought with amendment after sufficient discussion in the Finance Committee. The Bill would help promote good governance and promote transparency in customs administration.