Jhapa – Finance Minister Dr. Prakasharan Mahat inspected Mechi Customs Office Kakadvita, Bhadrapur Customs Office and Internal Revenue Office in Bhadrapur of Jhapa and asked them to focus on fulfilling the target of revenue collection.

Minister Mahat, who came to participate in the opening session of the 15-day Fifth Damak Festival organized by the Damak Industry and Commerce Association, inspected the office and discussed with the local traders. After the inspection, he instructed the Customs Office to give priority to meeting its monthly revenue targets and emphasized the need for cooperation between the Customs Office, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and the Revenue Office to control smuggling of goods across the border.

A decrease in revenue collection will result in a decrease in the nation’s income and will hinder government investment in public service sectors including education and health,” he said, urging everyone to contribute to prevent revenue leakage. In a program held at the Mechi Customs Office, he said that the importance of the office will increase further with the expansion of the Asian Highway.