Minister of State for Finance Dr Roop Jyoti has said that the present customs administration, besides checking customs evasion, smuggling, illegal trade and trafficking of drugs and arms, has the task of trade facilitation and increasing revenue collection.

Minister of State for Finance Dr Roop Jyoti (File photo)

Minister of State for Finance Dr Roop Jyoti (File photo)
Speaking at a programme in the capital on Thursday organized to mark the ‘World Custom Day’, he said that massive reforms is essential in the technical and administrative aspects of the customs administration and the working style, according to reports.

He called on the business community to get maximum advantage from the provisions related to the industry and commerce sector in the Finance Ordinance issued on January 14. He however warned of stern action against those involved in unwarranted economic activities.

Director general of the Department of Customs, Chandi Prasad Dahal said that timely measures have been taken for the modernisation of the customs administration.

President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandi Raj Dhakal, stressed the need of modernizing the custom system including computerised information dissemination system.

On the same occasion Minister of State Dr Jyoti presented ‘Certificates of Merit’ provided by the World Customs Organisation to ten meritorious officers of the year.

On the occasion, Nepal Chamber of Commerce presented a ‘Letter of Appreciation’ to Ramhari Aryal for the best performance in customs administration.