FNCCI backs govt decision; Minister Thapa reiterates severe against corruption and monopoly

Kathmandu / Apr. 19: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) has backed the government decision not to renew any transportation committees, which are registered at district administration offices (DAOs).

Issuing a press statement on Thursday, the FNCCI has supported the government decision and has argued that any form of syndicate and cartels system should be terminated. The organization, which was demanding to scrap the syndicate since long, has welcomed the decision and has argued the syndicate is not relevant in Nepal which has adopted the open market policy.

Likewise, stating that the federation had to approach the court for the termination of the syndicate, it has urged the government to end the syndicate and cartels in the cargo of the goods.

Similarly, the federation has urged the transportation federation to withdraw protest programs announced against the government decision and to help the government in operating the public transport effectively.

Minister Thapa reiterates severe against corruption and monopoly

Meanwhile, Minister for Home Affairs, Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’, said the government has launched stern steps against corruption and monopoly.

Minister Thapa made the remark after laying the foundation stone for construction of a police station at Jutpani area of Kalika municipality in eastern Chitwan on Wednesday evening.

“We are taking stern steps to eradicate corruption; the government will come forward in a severe manner against crime and any form of monopoly and syndicate system,” Minister Thapa asserted.

Stating that a campaign has already been launched against transport entrepreneurs’ syndicate, the minister added the government would lunge forward against other syndicates as well.

Minister Thapa spoke of his goal of ending the situation where a handful of people are becoming prosperous while the rest are becoming poor. He also made it clear that the ministry will not leave any stain in providing peace and security.

Disclosing the preparations of the Home Ministry for grievance hearing mechanism, Minister Thapa instructed the security organs to work efficiently in maintaining peace and security. RSS