VAT and customs
We, who are in the private sector and working in manufacturing industries, need to interact with VAT & customs offices on a regular basis.
After 1/11 when the anti-corruption drive started we experienced some positive changes in the behaviour of the officials of VAT and customs officials. Many may agree with me that those running their businesses honestly face lots of problems. I was working in a blade manufacturing plant and was dealing with import, export, local purchase among other things. For their routine work VAT and Customs officials take "nominal" charges. They do not consider it as extra “income” but "due earning". No favour can be expected against this “due payment”.
For "income" they need some flaws in records and documents. Even for "income" customs and VAT officials sometimes ask for some papers that are not required as per rules.
Challenging the officials is too much time consuming and leads to harassment.
These corrupt officials are adding to their wealth day by day.
We must overcome these problems as a matter of priority.
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