BIRGUNJ: Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat carried out an onsite inspection of the dry port and customs office in Birgunj Metropolitan City, Parsa district, on Thursday.
During the inspection Minister Mahat stressed that honest efforts were essential to meet the revenue target. "When all employees work honestly, it will help meet the revenue target," he said and added, "We must not forget our public role and responsibility." He further said customs and security bodies have a significant role in revenue collection. Security bodies should inspect well if anything is brought by evading customs.
He expressed worry as to why a huge machine at the dry port had not come into operation. Technology is necessary to ease the monotonous work of checking goods. Minister Mahat urged the concerned employees to upgrade the system, for which the government provides resources.
According to him, a clear plan could be made for meeting the revenue target.
Mentioning that the dry port and Birgunj customs office account for 40% of the total customs contribution, Minister Mahat emphasized the role and responsibility of the employees in achieving the revenue target "These two customs offices have a very big responsibility to achieve the revenue target," he said and instructed the employees to be careful.
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