Banks and financial institutions provide essential services even on public holidays: Election Commission
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Media Baaji
- Wed, 4 March 2026
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has said that necessary arrangements have been made for the regular operation of branches related to banks and financial institutions to facilitate the election of members of the House of Representatives. In view of the general election of members of the House of Representatives to be held on the 21st of February, the government has given a public holiday for three days.
It has been mentioned that arrangements have been made for revenue filing through the Office of the Comptroller General of Accounts as per the decision and request of the Commission so as not to affect the basic operations and services of the financial side during the period due to Phagupurnima and other public holidays.
From the Office of the Controller of Funds and Accounts, services such as payment and collection of election-related work, revenue filing, etc. have been conducted. The Commission has clarified that for this purpose, the office has appointed technical manpower to operate the system and arranged for uninterrupted service delivery.
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