In Kech revenue is collected through various agencies. The District council is responsible for collection of zila tax, which is assumed to be utilised to meet development and recurrent expenditure. Similarly, the municipal committee collects octroi and business fee to meet its financial liabilities. Some utility fees are collected by the provincial government like water charges, livestock cess, ushar, and motor vehicle registration fee. Income tax and customs duty is levied by the federal government.

Usually revenue generated through the local councils remains less than that required for development, and even for recurrent expenditure. Major obstacles to revenue raising include lack of co-ordination between various government agencies and non-co-operative attitude of the politicians. Sometimes the elected representatives advise their voters not to pay government duties and taxes.

Revenue collection is a tough task in Kech. Officials blame the public for non-payment of taxes, but the public demands appropriate facilities in return of the taxes paid. Tax culture is non-existent in Kech. People take every facility for granted and expect that the government should provide them every facility without paying any cost. This trend is widespread in the district.

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