Haphazard taxation
The
Himalayan Times
23 August
2018
Haphazard
taxation
The government at the centre led
by K.P Oli has completed its six months tenure with not much satisfying
performances. People seem unhappy with the way the central government is running
the country. Likewise, the performances of the local and provincial governments
have been questioned by the local people raising the concern about the purpose
of the federalism. This does not indicate the good start of the new political
structure. However, the country has moved forward with the federal structure
which should be gradually strengthened by winning the hearts of the people
rather than undermining their voices and concerns by flexing political muscle
based on the numerical numbers of lawmakers in all level of parliaments.
The haphazard collection of taxes
on consumable and non-consumable items by the local and provincial governments has
been the talk of the town and widely criticized by all walks of life. Main
opposition has been raising their concerns about the imposition of taxes
“Haphazard tax collection must be stopped” (August 21, Page 3). However, the
ruling party MPs seem to be not deterred by this double and triple taxation as
if they were not being affected by the current inflated market prices.
Some political analysts have even
opined that this haphazard taxation at the local and provincial level have
started creating negative feelings among the common people about the concept of
the federalism which need be tackled carefully by the Centre. Time has come to
design a proper taxation system considering the federal structure of the governance.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
