and thats where all their budget is going...... Source www.Nepalnews.com No idea of how Maoists spending grant: Dr. Mahat Finance Minister Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat has said that the government has no knowledge of how the Maoists are spending money released by the government. Reacting to lawmaker’s comment about the passivity of the government for the management of Maoist camps, Finance Minister Dr Mahat revealed that the government has released Rs. 350 million to the Maoiss at various intervals for ration, logistics and other needs of PLA personnel, adding, “But, the Maoists have not submitted the details of expenses incurred so far from the fund.” He also informed that the government was about to release an additional 290 million rupees for management of Maoist camps. He also said the budget handed over to the Maoists should be spent as per the government's financial regulations and the concerned side should present details to the government. Mahat also said the government has already provided basic needs of drinking water and 7 to 9 telephone lines in each cantonment site, besides managing road access to the seven cantonments. Speaking on Monday’s session of the legislative parliament, lawmaker of People’s Front Nepal Lila Mani Pokhrel and other lawmakers expressed concern over the government’s passivity for the proper management of Maoist camps. Speaking on Sunday’s session of the legislative parliament, Maoist lawmaker Janardan Sharma warned that they will be compelled to set up camps at Tundikhel of the capital if the government did not pay proper attention to Maoist camps. nepalnews.com pb Feb 13 07