Kathmandu, July 13 -- Traders expressed dissatisfaction over the government only conducting market supervision during the festive season and said that it needs to be done throughout the year.

They raised the issue of poor market supervision during a programme organised by Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday. Traders said that year-round market supervision would raise consumer awareness about the products available in the market. They claimed that buyers have started to check the expiry date on edible products.

The private sector also highlighted the government's harsh value-added tax and tax rules, which they say are against World Trade Organisation practices. Food items are being taxed heavily without reason according to the trad...