Tharu Commission Act, 2017

Chapter-3

Functions, Duties, and Powers of the Commission

7. Functions, Duties, and Powers of the Commission: The functions, duties, and powers of the Commission shall be as follows:-

(a) To study the overall situation of the Tharu community and recommend to the Government of Nepal on matters of policy, legal, and institutional reforms required in that regard,

(b) To formulate national policies and programs for the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Tharu community and the empowerment of such community and recommend them to the Government of Nepal for implementation,

(c) To conduct study and research on whether the provisions made regarding the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Tharu community and the empowerment of such community have been effectively implemented, and advise the Government of Nepal on the steps to be taken for effective implementation,

(d) To advise the Government of Nepal on reforms required in the existing legal, policy, and institutional arrangements regarding the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Tharu community and the empowerment of such community,

(e) To review, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of policies and programs related to the Tharu community,

(f) To monitor or cause to be monitored the implementation of recommendations made or suggestions given by the Commission,

(g) To formulate special programs for the development and empowerment of persons who are economically or socially backward within the Tharu community and recommend to the Government of Nepal for implementation,

(h) To conduct study and research on the language, script, culture, history, tradition, literature, and art of the Tharu community, formulate programs for the protection and development of such language, script, culture, history, tradition, literature, and art, and recommend them to the Government of Nepal,

(i) To conduct awareness programs for the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Tharu community and the empowerment of such community,

(j) To formulate programs for ending evils, superstitions, and all forms of exploitation prevalent in the Tharu community and for the empowerment of the Tharu community, and recommend them to the Government of Nepal,

(k) To help preserve and promote traditional skills, technologies, and specialized knowledge within the Tharu community and bring them into commercial use,

(l) To monitor the implementation of international treaties and agreements to which Nepal is a party concerning the Tharu community and amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.make necessary recommendations or give suggestions to the Government of Nepal for implementation,

(m) To collect complaints against persons or entities violating the rights of the Tharu community and recommend to the relevant body for investigation and inquiry into the same,

(n) To conduct detailed study and research regarding the identity of the Tharu community and recommend to the Government of Nepal to list surnames,

(o) To formulate policies and programs for the establishment and operation of a living museum for the protection and promotion of the tangible and intangible culture of the Tharu community, and recommend them to the Government of Nepal for implementation,

(p) To conduct exploration and research on the place of origin of the Tharu community and recommend to the Government of Nepal for the protection and promotion of such archaeological and historical structures, objects, and sites,

(q) To review, monitor, and evaluate awareness programs conducted by the Government of Nepal and other associations and organizations for the protection, promotion, and empowerment of the rights and interests of the Tharu community,

(r) To formulate and implement a code of conduct for the Chairperson, Members, and employees of the Commission,

(s) To approve the annual plan and programs of the Commission.