The Ministry of Finance has instructed provincial and local governments to stop charging fees on goods transported through their jurisdictions. Circulars were issued through the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Federal Affairs to protect farmers and businesses from undue financial burdens. The ministry clarified that levying taxes on goods in transit from other districts violates the Constitution of Nepal. The directive, issued on December 9, aims to ensure a free national market and curb illegal fee collection on agricultural products.
