KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Supermarket Bhatbhateni, accused of conducting business using fake VAT bills, has been ordered by the Supreme Court (SC) to pay more than Rs 1.6 billion to the government. After the order of the Supreme Court, it has been confirmed that Bhatbhateni conducted business through fake VAT bills. Bhatbhateni now has to pay the amount to the government after the SC upheld its previous verdict that the supermarket had evaded tax.
The Public Accounts Committee of parliament has shown interest in taking statements from the people involved in the TERAMOCS purchase by the NTA for nearly Rs 3.25 billion.