Kathmandu airport unable to collect Rs1.5 billion from 42 entities

Forty-two entities, including government agencies, domestic and international airlines, hotels, construction companies, and other service providers owe Tribhuvan International Airport more than Rs1.55 billion, according to the latest statement on outstanding dues prepared by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. The largest amount is owed by the Tribhuvan International Airport Customs Office, according to the aviation authority’s statement.

The office has outstanding dues totalling Rs572 million in rent, electricity and water charges, the authority said. It is followed by Himalaya Airlines, which owes Rs357.7 million, and Oriental Hotels Limited, which operates Hotel Radisson, with outstanding dues of Rs206.6 million.

The combined outstanding amount owed by these three entities alone exceeds Rs1.14 billion, accounting for nearly 73 percent of the total dues. According to the authority's records, Universal Supply Agency owes Rs87.2 million, IMS Airport Services Rs62.6 million, Necon Air Rs46.3 million and Guna Airlines Rs43.9 million.