Armed police force, nepal in revenue leakage control of rupandehi district

Abstract

Revenue leakage poses a significant challenge to the economic stability and growth of Nepal, particularly within the Rupandehi District, which is characterized by its strategic location and lively trade activities. The role of the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has expanded significantly over the years, particularly in revenue leakage control, a critical issue affecting Nepal's economic stability. This study focuses on the role and contributions of APF, Nepal in controlling and minimizing revenue leakage in Rupandehi District, a key trade and economic hub along the Nepal-India border. This study employs a qualitative research methods and uses Revenue leakage poses a significant challenge to the economic stability and growth of Nepal, particularly within the Rupandehi District, which is characterized by its strategic location and lively trade activities. The role of the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has expanded significantly over the years, particularly in revenue leakage control, a critical issue affecting Nepal's economic stability. This study focuses on the role and contributions of APF, Nepal in controlling and minimizing revenue leakage in Rupandehi District, a key trade and economic hub along the Nepal-India border. This study employs a qualitative research methods and uses observation, interviews, Key Informant (KI) and Focused Group Discussion (FGD) with the key stakeholders. The study conducts data analysis to assess APF, Nepal’s operational strategies, challenges, and overall impact on revenue leakage control and the effectiveness of APF, Nepal's interventions against illicit trade and tax evasion. Data from the relevant government offices and the APF, Nepal indicate a marked improvement in revenue collection since the deployment of the APF, Nepal units, aimed at combating financial irregularities. This study explores the strategies employed by the APF, Nepal and collaboration with other enforcement agencies in controlling the revenue leakage of Rupandehi district. Findings reveal that while APF, Nepal has significantly reduced illegal trade and smuggling, issues such as insufficient resources, corruption, lack of public awareness and coordination gaps with other government agencies persist. The study's implications highlight the necessity for integrated strategies that include strengthening interagency coordination, modernizing surveillance systems, community engagement and capacity building for APF, Nepal to enhance revenue leakage control efforts. It is believed that this research will contribute to policymaking efforts aimed at strengthening the revenue collection mechanisms in Rupandehi district, ensuring economic sustainability and contributing to national development. Keywords: Border, challenges, control, revenue leakage, Rupandehi