The government has amended the Transport Management Procedures Guidelines 2060 BS to remove the legal hurdles to registering vehicles manufactured and assembled in Nepal. The latest move of the government came after the Nepali electric two-wheeler company Yatri Motorcycles warned to cease its production as older rules continue to prevent registration of domestically manufactured vehicles. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal instructed to amend the guidelines to remove the legal complications for domestic vehicle manufacturers.
Issuing a notice on Thursday, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) said manufacturers can now register their vehicles after the government revised the guidelines and added a point '11.1.9' to it which allows the registration of vehicles that are assembled in Nepal by importing parts from abroad or are fully manufactured in the country.
After the amendment of the guidelines, producers have been exempted from submitting proof of opening the letter of credit (LC) for the registration of vehicles. The revision of the guidelines has cleared the way to register all types of electric, petrol and diesel vehicles made in Nepal.