News Summary
- Khadak Municipality in Saptari has suspended payment of electricity charges for agricultural meters due to budget shortfalls.
- The decision was made following the March 16 executive meeting, citing insufficient grant funds to continue payments.
- Chief Administrative Officer Harendra Kumar Shrestha stated that services will resume once adequate resources are secured.
March 22, Saptari – Khadak Municipality in Saptari has suspended the payment of electricity charges for agricultural meters, which had been provided free of cost as relief to farmers.
The municipality had been offering free electricity charges for agricultural meters to encourage farming activities, but this facility has been halted due to current budget constraints.
According to the decision made at the executive meeting held on March 16, the payment has been suspended effective from the same date, until further arrangements are made because of insufficient grant budget.
Chief Administrative Officer Harendra Kumar Shrestha explained that the decision was compelled by the lack of budget.
He added that efforts will be made to resume the service once necessary resources are arranged in the future.
This decision directly affects local farmers, who have urged the municipality to make alternative arrangements promptly.
