This news is about Worldlink Communications starting the payment of electricity pole rent arrears to the Nepal Electricity Authority.
The long-stopped process of collecting electricity pole rent dues by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has finally come into action. Under this, the internet service provider Worldlink Communications has started paying its outstanding pole rent. They are making the payment through the NEA’s Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate, Bagmati Province Divisional Office.
WorldLink Settles Dues Based on Self-Declaration
The company announced that they have started the payment process after deducting taxes from the rent amount. This amount was determined based on self-declaration for the fiscal year 2082/83. Also, for the fiscal year 2081/82, a joint verification of poles and DB boxes was done to match the accounts. The company adjusted previous double payments and paid rest of the remaining amount.
Government Stresses on Legal Duty of Service Providers
Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said that all service providers using government infrastructure have duty to pay their fees on time according to the law. He welcomed this step from Worldlink as a good start and expressed his belief that other service providers will also follow law and clear their dues soon.
The minister also cleared that the government is fully committed to the rule of law. He said that any practical problems coming during implementation will be solved within legal limits. He warned everyone to not give political color or create confusion about law implementation, saying that law is same for everyone.
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