The Central Revenue Leakage Control Committee has emphasized the need for greater coordination and collaboration among all relevant agencies, from the central to the local level, to make revenue leakage control more effective.

During a meeting held at the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, Committee Coordinator and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel underscored the importance of curbing illegal exports and imports through alternative routes and areas near customs checkpoints. He stated that significant progress in controlling illegal trade could be achieved if all agencies acted responsibly and proactively.

Finance Secretary Dr Ram Prasad Ghimire highlighted the need for uniformity in understanding among various bodies regarding the status, classification, and usage of imported and exported goods. He stressed that all actions should be data-driven and based on factual information.

Similarly, Revenue Secretary Dinesh Kumar Ghimire noted that regulating the production and import of goods at the source would make it easier to control illegal transactions. He expressed confidence that the commitments made by officials in the meeting would be translated into action at the implementation level.

Officials present at the meeting acknowledged a gradual improvement in tackling illegal exports and imports but pointed out the need for more proactive measures to achieve meaningful results. They emphasized the importance of strengthening border surveillance, enhancing market monitoring, and prioritizing the use of technology in revenue control efforts.

The meeting was attended by officials from the Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Department of Revenue Investigation, Department of Customs, Inland Revenue Department, Department of Money Laundering Investigation, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Investigation Department. -- RSS