The Janakpurdham Sub-metropolis has agreed to reduce the tax rates that had been increased recently, much to the frustuation of the town residents.

The agreement was reached during a discussion held among the representatives of Nepali Congress municipal committee, Janakpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the sub-metropolis.

The NC had been protesting against the tax hikes in sanitation, parking fee and property, among others. Committee Chair Manoj Shah said both sides have agreed to review the Financial Act 2075 to amend the tax, non-tax and service fee.

Mayor Lal Kishore Shah, Deputy Mayor Rita Kumari Mishra, NC officials and the Chamber General Secretary Jitendra Kumar Shah were present in the discussion. (RSS)