Biratnagar Authorities Fail to Enforce Meat Price Caps During Dashain

The local administration in Biratnagar has faced difficulties implementing maximum retail prices for meat products as residents prepare for the Dashain festival. Despite official directives setting specific pricing limits to protect consumers during the high-demand festive period, enforcement mechanisms have fallen short in the local marketplace. Meat consumption traditionally rises across the region during this festive period, creating pressure on local supplies and retail pricing. Although administrative limits were established ahead of the holiday rush, retailers have continued operating outside the prescribed pricing structure, leaving buyers vulnerable to inflated costs. Market observers note that the lack of strict oversight by the local administration has contributed to widespread non-compliance among vendors in Biratnagar. Consumers purchasing meat for Dashain celebrations find themselves paying above the stipulated rates despite administrative attempts to regulate prices.