Commercial goods entering in reduced tax rate resulting from the massive earthquake

Goods meant for relief worth 100 million rupees have entered with exemption of tax through eastern check point in Biratnagar. Rani Customs Office in Biratnagar has informed that goods had entered through the check point under eight different headings since the major earthquake of April 25. It said that until June 1, tarpaulins worth 18 million rupees, various relief materials worth 35.5 million rupees, medicines amounting 2.5 million, blankets worth 36 million and fruits worth 9.6 million rupees have made their way from the check point. The exemption of tax has also been applicable to tarpaulins brought for commercial purpose. The government's facility of tax exemption for goods brought as relief from different countries until May 26 has been extended till June 3.