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Press and Publication Act, 1991

Added by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2082.(f1) "Online Communication Medium" means an institution or medium established or registered pursuant to prevailing law that produces, publishes, broadcasts or distributes messages or thematic ideas, information and news, pictures, audio, audio-visual in the form of signals, signs, sound, graphics, video, animation and multimedia through the use of the internet.

(g) "Other Paper/Periodical" means other papers published in various disciplines including arts, literature, science, tourism, cinema, etc., which are not counted as newspapers and periodicals.

(h) "Document" means posters, pictures, maps, photos or any other visual representation.

(i) "Publisher" means a person who has obtained a certificate to publish a paper/periodical pursuant to Section 7.

(j) "Editor" means a person responsible for selecting and editing the content to be published in a paper/periodical.

(k) "Printer" means the owner of the press if the owner himself/herself operates the press, or the person appointed to operate the press if a person is appointed for that purpose.

(l) "Journalist" means a person who collects or edits content to be published in a paper/periodical, and the word includes the editor and editorial staff, and the word also includes the editor and columnist.

(m) "Prohibited Publication" means a publication containing matters not to be published pursuant to Section 14.

(n) "Forbidden Publication" means a publication containing matters which have been forbidden pursuant to Section 15.

(o) "Press Registrar" means an officer appointed pursuant to Section 19.

(p) "Local Authority" means an officer designated by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, and if no such officer is designated, it means the Chief District Officer.

(q) "Prescribed" or "As prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed by rules made under this Act. Chapter-2

Provisions relating to Press

3. Registration of Press Required: (1) A person wishing to operate a press shall submit an application to the Local Authority in the prescribed format, stating the prescribed details for operating the press.

(2) After receiving an application pursuant to sub-section (1), the Local Authority shall make necessary inquiries into the application and, upon collecting the prescribed fee, issue a certificate as prescribed to the applicant to operate the press.

(3) After issuing a certificate pursuant to sub-section (2), the Local Authority shall record the details relating to the press in the registration book.

(4) If there is any change in the details submitted pursuant to sub-section (1), the Printer shall immediately notify the Local Authority.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

Upon receiving such notice, the Local Authority shall also record the date and details of such change in the registration book pursuant to sub-section (3).

(5) Notwithstanding anything written in sub-section (4), if a press registered in one district needs to be moved to another district for operation, a fresh application must be submitted and a certificate obtained pursuant to sub-section (1). 4. Press Not to be Closed or Confiscated: A press registered pursuant to Section 3 shall not be closed or confiscated on the ground of printing news, articles or other textual material. Chapter-3

Provisions relating to Books

5. Registration of Book: (1) The publisher of a book shall, before selling or distributing the book published by him/her, submit two copies of such book free of cost to the Local Authority.

(2) The Local Authority shall register the books received pursuant to sub-section (1) in the registration book and record the following matters as well:-

(a) Name of the book and the particulars printed on the cover page (if not in the Nepali language, to be translated and recorded in Nepali),

(b) Language in which the book is written,

(c) Name of the author, translator or editor of the book or part thereof,

(d) Subject of the book,

(e) Place of printing and publication,

(f) Name of the printer or printing institution and publisher or publishing institution,

(g) Date of publication,

(h) Number of pages,

(i) Size,

(j) Edition number,

(k) Copies printed in that edition,

(l) Whether printed or lithographed,

(m) Sale price, and

(n) Name, surname and address of the person entitled to copyright. 6. Matters to be Mentioned in Book: The publisher of a book shall clearly mention in every book the full names of the publisher, editor or author or translator, printer, press and the person entitled to copyright, as well as the edition number, year, copies printed in that edition and sale price, etc., in a clearly understandable manner. Chapter-4

Provisions relating to Paper/Periodical

7. Registration of Paper/Periodical Required: Amended by the First Amendment.(1) A person wishing to publish a paper/periodical for public sale or distribution Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066. within shall submit an application to the Local Authority in the prescribed format, stating the name, type, language, size, page number, number of copies to be printed and place of publication, along with the prescribed fee, for registration of the paper/periodical.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

Provided that a paper/periodical published as an official organ of an office of the Government of Nepal, a body corporate owned by the Government of Nepal, a university, a teaching institution approved by the Government of Nepal, an association or institution, firm, company established pursuant to prevailing law, or any political party or organization, shall not be required to be registered under this section.

(2) After receiving an application pursuant to sub-section (1), the Local Authority shall make necessary inquiries into the application, and if any matter needs to be understood from the applicant, after understanding that as well, shall issue a provisional certificate as prescribed to the applicant to publish such paper/periodical within thirty-five days from the date of receipt of the application. Provided that if any other paper/periodical with a name matching the name mentioned in the application has already been registered in the office of the Local Authority, such provisional certificate shall not be issued to the applicant.

(3) After issuing the provisional certificate pursuant to sub-section (2), the Local Authority shall send a notice of the same, along with the full details of such paper/periodical, to the Press Registrar.

(4) After receiving the notice pursuant to sub-section (3), the Press Registrar shall check whether any other paper/periodical with a name matching the name of that paper/periodical is registered in the office of any Local Authority, and if no such matching name is registered, the Press Registrar shall give approval to issue a permanent certificate to publish such paper/periodical.

(5) After obtaining approval from the Press Registrar pursuant to sub-section (4), the Local Authority shall issue a permanent certificate to the concerned applicant.

(6) Amended by the First Amendment.If there is a valid reason why a permanent certificate cannot be issued to the applicant, the Local Authority shall generally inform the applicant of the same within three months from the date of application. After giving such information, the applicant's provisional certificate shall stand automatically cancelled.

(7) After issuing a certificate pursuant to sub-section (5), the Local Authority shall record the details relating to the paper/periodical in the registration book.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

After giving such information, the applicant's provisional certificate shall stand automatically cancelled.

(7) After issuing a certificate pursuant to sub-section (5), the Local Authority shall record the details relating to the paper/periodical in the registration book. Amended by the First Amendment.(8) If the name, type or language of a paper/periodical needs to be changed, or if a paper/periodical needs to be published in more than one language, or if a paper/periodical being published from one district needs to be published from another district or more than one district, an application shall be submitted to the Local Authority pursuant to sub-section (1) and a certificate for the same shall also be obtained.

(9) If there is any change in details relating to the paper/periodical other than those mentioned in sub-section (8), the publisher shall submit the details thereof to the Local Authority for approval.

(10) Upon receipt of the details pursuant to sub-section (9), the Local Authority shall record the same in the registration book pursuant to sub-section (7) and grant approval to the concerned publisher.

(11) The Local Authority shall inform the Press Registrar of the changes made in the details of a paper/periodical registered under this section. 7A. Cancellation of Certificate Registration: The registration of a paper/periodical shall be cancelled in the following circumstances:-

(a) If not even a single issue has been published within one year from the date of registration of the paper/periodical,

(b) If a written notice thereof has not been given to the Department of Information within one year from the date of ceasing publication of the paper/periodical,

Provided that such notice may be given for a period of up to one year at a time, and not exceeding a cumulative period of five years by giving notice up to five consecutive times. 7B. Registration of Online Communication Medium Required: Added by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Communication, 2075.(1) A person wishing to operate an online communication medium shall submit an application to the Local Authority in the prescribed format, along with the prescribed fee, for registration of such medium.

(2) After receiving an application pursuant to sub-section (1), the Local Authority may, after making necessary inquiries, register the online communication medium if it appears suitable for registration.

(3) Other provisions relating to the registration, operation and renewal of online communication mediums shall be as prescribed. 8.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

8. Transfer of Ownership of Paper/Periodical: (1) If the ownership of publication of a paper/periodical registered pursuant to Section 7 is transferred by law and acquired by someone, the person acquiring it shall, within seven days, inform the Local Authority of the same in the prescribed format.

(2) After receiving information pursuant to sub-section (1), the Local Authority shall record the related details in the registration book and inform the Press Registrar of the transfer of ownership of the paper/periodical. 9. Matters to be Mentioned in Paper/Periodical: The name of the publisher, editor, printer and press, as well as the year of publication and issue number, shall be clearly mentioned as prescribed in the paper/periodical. Added by the First Amendment.9A. Size and Page Number of Paper/Periodical: (1) The minimum size and page number of a paper/periodical published after registration pursuant to Section 7 shall be as prescribed.

(2) A paper/periodical published with a size and page number less than that prescribed under sub-section (1) shall not be given the facilities, assistance or advertisements provided by the Government of Nepal or an institution owned by the Government of Nepal. 10. Publication of Paper/Periodical: The publisher shall publish every edition of the paper/periodical without deviating from the details mentioned in the registration book pursuant to Section 7. 11. Notice of Ceasing Publication Required: If the publication of a paper/periodical operated after obtaining a certificate pursuant to Section 7 ceases, the publisher shall give notice of such cessation to the Local Authority. 12. Prior Restraint Not to Be Imposed: Except in the circumstances pursuant to Sections 14 and 15, no prior restraint shall be imposed on publishing any news, article or any other textual material in a paper/periodical. 13. Registration of Paper/Periodical Not to Be Cancelled: The registration of a paper/periodical registered pursuant to Section 7 shall not be cancelled on the ground of publishing any news, article or textual material in such paper/periodical. 14.
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13. Registration of Paper/Periodical Not to Be Cancelled: The registration of a paper/periodical registered pursuant to Section 7 shall not be cancelled on the ground of publishing any news, article or textual material in such paper/periodical. 14. Prohibition on Publication: The following matters shall not be published in a book or paper/periodical:-

(a) Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066.

(b) Matters impugning the sovereignty and integrity of Nepal Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066.,

(c) Matters likely to disrupt the security, peace and order of Nepal Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066.,

Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Maintain Gender Equality and End Gender Violence, 2072.(c1) Matters defaming or insulting someone's character or promoting gender violence or discrimination,

(d) Matters creating enmity and spreading communal ill-will among people of different castes, ethnicities, religions, classes, regions, or sects, and

(e) Matters impacting the morality, decency and social dignity of the general public. 15. Forbiddance on Publication: (1) Keeping in view the national interest, the Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, issue an order prohibiting the publication of news, information or any other textual material related to a particular subject, event or region, for a period specified in that notice, or Added by the First Amendment.allowing publication only after scrutiny by an authority specified in that notice.

(2) After an order under sub-section (1) is issued, no one shall publish, translate or even quote such news, information or textual material. 16.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

16. Control on Import of Foreign Publication: (1) The Government of Nepal may issue an order to prohibit the import of foreign publications containing matter that has the following purpose or may have such potential consequences:-

(a) Doing acts against national interest and dignity,

Deleted by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.(b) Disrupting the peace, order and security of the nation,

(c) Disrupting relations with foreign states and governments,

Amended by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.(d) Creating enmity and spreading communal ill-will among people of different castes, ethnicities, religions, classes, regions, or sects, and

Deleted by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.(e) Impacting the morality, decency and social dignity of the general public.

(2) If there is suspicion that publications prohibited under sub-section (1) are being imported, the concerned customs or postal officer shall detain such goods and send two copies of the suspected publication to the Local Authority with a covering letter, and keep the rest detained at his/her office.

(3) After receiving the publication sent by the customs or postal chief pursuant to sub-section (2), the Local Authority shall, if there is any reason to detain such publication, inform the importer of the same stating the reason, and if there is no reason to detain it, shall, within twelve hours of receiving such publication, order the customs or postal chief to release the detained publication to the importer.

(4) The Government of Nepal may, if it deems necessary, remove the prohibition imposed under sub-section (1) at any time. 17. Export, Sale, Distribution etc. of Prohibited Publication or Forbidden Publication Not Allowed: (1) No one shall export a prohibited publication or a forbidden publication.

(2) No one shall knowingly print, sell, distribute or display a prohibited publication or a forbidden publication. Repealed by the First Amendment.18. Chapter-5

Provisions relating to Press Registrar, Press Representative and Independent Journalist

19.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

Repealed by the First Amendment.18. Chapter-5

Provisions relating to Press Registrar, Press Representative and Independent Journalist

19. Press Registrar: (1) The Government of Nepal shall appoint a Press Registrar for the purpose of maintaining records of all details of papers/periodicals published within Nepal Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066

(2) The functions, duties and powers of the Press Registrar appointed pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be as follows:-

(a) Giving approval for issuing permanent certificates for papers/periodicals pursuant to Section 7,

(b) Obtaining all details of papers/periodicals registered pursuant to Section 7 from the Local Authority and maintaining records thereof,

(c) Obtaining information from the Local Authority regarding changes occurring from time to time in the name, language, type, periodicity, place of publication, etc., of papers/periodicals and maintaining updated records,

(d) Preparing and publishing an annual report on the names, types, periodicity, language, etc., of papers/periodicals published within Nepal Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066 ,

(e) Advising the Government of Nepal regarding facilities to be provided to papers/periodicals,

(f) If any person requests details about a paper/periodical for the purpose of placing advertisements, providing the details upon collection of the prescribed fee,

(g) Performing such other functions as are specified to be performed by the Press Registrar under this Act or other prevailing law.

(3) Other provisions relating to the Press Registrar shall be as prescribed. Amended by the First Amendment.20. Provision relating to Press Representative: (1) Any Nepali or foreign press or communication-related institution shall send the prescribed details, mentioning the names, qualifications and working areas of its representatives working within Nepal Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066 , to the prescribed authority.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

Provision relating to Press Representative: (1) Any Nepali or foreign press or communication-related institution shall send the prescribed details, mentioning the names, qualifications and working areas of its representatives working within Nepal Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amending Act, 2066 , to the prescribed authority. Provided that a journalist accompanying a visiting head of state or head of government or a high-level delegation of a friendly foreign nation during a visit to Nepal, or a journalist visiting Nepal upon invitation of the Government of Nepal, the Government of Nepal may grant an exemption from submitting such details for the duration of that visit.

(2) The Government of Nepal may make arrangements to issue a Press Representative Certificate to the representatives of the press or communication institutions that send details pursuant to sub-section (1).

(3) The Government of Nepal may make arrangements to issue a Temporary Press Representative Certificate to journalists visiting Nepal for a short duration on national festivals or special occasions of Nepal.

(4) A person wishing to obtain a Press Representative Certificate pursuant to sub-section (2) or (3) shall submit an application to the prescribed authority with the recommendation of the institution with which he/she is engaged, attaching a copy of the qualification certificate as prescribed. An independent journalist wishing to obtain a Press Representative Certificate may also submit an application accordingly.

(5) After receiving an application pursuant to sub-section (4), the prescribed authority may, after making necessary inquiries into such application, collect the prescribed fee and issue a Press Representative Certificate or a Temporary Press Representative Certificate to the applicant in the prescribed format.

(6) A person who has obtained a Press Representative Certificate or a Temporary Press Representative Certificate pursuant to sub-section (5) may, subject to this Act and prevailing law, collect news within his/her working area.

(7) Other provisions relating to Press Representatives and independent journalists shall be as prescribed. Chapter-6

Penalties

21. For Operating Press Without a Certificate: (1) If any person operates a press without obtaining a certificate pursuant to Section 3, the Local Authority may fine such person up to ten thousand rupees.

(2) If any person operates a press without updating the changed details under sub-section (4) of Section 3, the Local Authority may fine such person up to three thousand rupees. 22. For Furnishing False Details: If any person is found to have knowingly furnished false details given under Sections 3 and 7, the Local Authority may fine him/her up to three thousand rupees. 23.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

22. For Furnishing False Details: If any person is found to have knowingly furnished false details given under Sections 3 and 7, the Local Authority may fine him/her up to three thousand rupees. 23. For Not Submitting Book: If any person fails to submit a book required to be submitted under Section 5, the Local Authority may impose a fine equal to the price of the book and an amount equivalent to that price. 24. For Not Mentioning Required Matters: If a publisher fails to mention the required matters in a book or paper/periodical under Sections 6 and 9, the Local Authority may fine such publisher up to five thousand rupees. Repealed by the First Amendment.25. 26. For Publishing Publication Unauthorizedly: (1) If any person publishes a publication without obtaining a certificate under Section 7, such person shall be liable to a fine of up to five thousand rupees or imprisonment for up to six months or both.

(2) If any person publishes a publication without updating the changed details under sub-section (9) of Section 7, the Local Authority may fine such person up to three thousand rupees. 27. For Publishing Prohibited Publication or Forbidden Publication: If any person publishes any matter prohibited under Section 14 or forbidden under Section 15, if the prevailing law provides any penalty for such act, the punishment shall be according to that law, and if not, Amended by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.the punishment shall be a fine of up to ten thousand rupees or imprisonment for up to one year or both. 28. For Exporting, Selling, Distributing, etc. Prohibited Publication or Forbidden Publication: (1) If any person exports a prohibited publication or a forbidden publication, the Local Authority may fine him/her Amended by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.up to five thousand rupees and may also confiscate such publication.

(2) If any person knowingly prints, sells, distributes or displays a prohibited publication or a forbidden publication, the Local Authority may fine him/her Amended by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.up to five thousand rupees and may also confiscate such publication. 29.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

29. For Translating or Quoting Forbidden Publication: If any person translates or quotes a forbidden publication, the Local Authority may fine such person Amended by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.up to five thousand rupees and may also confiscate such publication. 30. For Importing Foreign Publication: If any person imports a foreign publication prohibited under Section 16, the Local Authority may fine such person Amended by the Communication Related Some Nepal Acts Amending Ordinance, 2062, and automatically revived by the Act to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2063.up to five thousand rupees and may also confiscate such publication. Amended by the First Amendment.31. For Working Without Obtaining Press Representative's Certificate: (1) A person who has not obtained a certificate under sub-section (5) of Section 20 shall not be given the facilities, assistance or concessions provided to Press Representatives by the Government of Nepal or an institution owned by the Government of Nepal.

(2) A press or communication institution that does not provide the details under sub-section (1) of Section 20 shall not be given the facilities, assistance or concessions provided by the Government of Nepal or an institution owned by the Government of Nepal.

(3) If any person who has obtained a certificate under sub-section (5) of Section 20 misuses the facilities, assistance or concessions obtained from the Government of Nepal or an institution owned by the Government of Nepal, the Government of Nepal may suspend, withdraw or cancel the certificate of such person for a specified period.

(4) If the activities of any foreign Press Representative who has obtained a certificate under sub-section (5) of Section 20 are deemed adverse to the national interest, the Government of Nepal may withdraw or cancel the Press Representative Certificate of such person. 32. Appeal: A person dissatisfied with a decision made by the Local Authority under this Chapter may file an appeal in the prescribed court within thirty-five days from the date of such decision. Chapter-7
Miscellaneous

33.
Press and Publication Act, 1991

32. Appeal: A person dissatisfied with a decision made by the Local Authority under this Chapter may file an appeal in the prescribed court within thirty-five days from the date of such decision. Chapter-7
Miscellaneous

33. Entitlement to Compensation: If a publication confiscated under this Act is not determined to be a prohibited publication or a forbidden publication, or if the charge for which it was confiscated is not proven, the publisher or owner shall receive compensation from the Government of Nepal as follows:-

(a) In case of confiscation of a publication with a fixed price, an amount not exceeding the actual value that the publisher or owner could have obtained upon sale of such publication,

Provided that, in the case of a book, if the publisher or owner takes back the book, he/she shall not be entitled to compensation.

(b) In the case of other materials without a fixed price, an amount not exceeding the actual cost incurred in obtaining or publishing such material. 34. Qualification of Editor or Press Representative: The qualification of a person to be the editor of a paper/periodical published after obtaining a certificate under this Act, and to work as a Press Representative, shall be as prescribed. 35. Classification of Paper/Periodical: The prescribed authority may classify papers/periodicals on the prescribed basis. While making such classification, the prescribed authority shall consult the Press Council. 36. Publication of Name for Work Not Done: If a person's name is published in a book or paper/periodical as editor, publisher or printer, and he/she has not done such work, such person may, after becoming aware of such publication, refute the circumstances due to which his/her name was printed, by giving notice to the Local Authority. 37. Government of Nepal to be Plaintiff: The Government of Nepal shall be the plaintiff in cases under this Act. 38. Power to Delegate: The Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, delegate any or all of its powers under this Act to an officer to exercise. 39. Power to Make Rules: The Government of Nepal may make rules to carry out the objectives of this Act. 40. To Be According to This Act: Matters written in this Act shall be according to this Act and other prevailing law. 41. Saving: Certificates obtained prior to the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to have been obtained under this Act. 42. Repeal: The Printing and Publication Act, 2039 is hereby repealed.
Standard Weights and Measures Act, 1968

STANDARDS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT, 2025

Date of Seal and Publication

2025.7.9

Amending Acts

1. Standards of Weights and Measures (First Amendment) Act, 2033

2033.7.4

2. Standards of Weights and Measures (Second Amendment) Act, 2042

2042.6.9

3. Judicial Administration Reform (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2043

2043.7.24

4. Standards of Weights and Measures (Third Amendment) Act, 2044

2044.6.9

5. Standards of Weights and Measures (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2045

2045.7.10

6. Judicial Administration Act, 2048

2048.2.16

Date of Certification and Publication

7. Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws

Amendment Act, 2066◆

2066.10.7

8. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072

2072.11.13

9. Some Nepal Laws Amendment, Codification, Adjustment

and Repeal Act, 2074

2074.6.30

10. Some Nepal Acts Relating to the Civil Code

Amendment Act, 2075

2076.1.2

11. Standards of Weights and Measures (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2079

2079.5.28

Act No. 17 of the year 2025



An Act Made to Establish and Bring into Use the Standard of Weights and Measures Based on the Metric System

Preamble: Whereas it is desirable to make provision for establishing and bringing into use the standard of weights and measures based on the metric system throughout Nepal ,

His Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva has enacted this Act with the advice and consent of the National Panchayat. Chapter–1

Preliminary

1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement: (1) The name of this Act is "Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 2025".

(2) This Act shall extend to the whole of Nepal

(3) This Section shall come into force immediately, and other Sections shall come into force in the place, from the date and in respect of the transaction or goods specified by the Government of Nepal by notification published in the Nepal Gazette. ➔

2. Definitions: Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act–

(a) ∝



 Omitted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066. Omitted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066.
➔ Date of publication of notice in Nepal Gazette regarding the coming into force of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 2025:–
(1) 2027.5.15 (2) 2028.3.14 (3) 2030.3.18 (4) 2031.5.31
(5) 2031.7.26
(6) 2032.1.15 (7) 2032.12.16 (8) 2033.4.4 (9) 2033.7.16
(10) 2034.1.20
(11) 2034.7.15 (12) 2034.11.9 (13) 2036.1.10 (14) 2036.9.9
(15) 2036.11.7
(16) 2037.8.23 (17) 2039.3.7 (18) 2040.7.21

(b) ⌧

(c) "Normal atmospheric pressure" means a pressure of 101,325 Newtons per square metre.
Standard Weights and Measures Act, 1968

Explanation: The force that accelerates a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one metre per second is considered a Newton.

(d) "Commercial weight or measure" means the standard weight and measure used in commercial and trade transactions.

(e) "Measuring instrument" means any measuring instrument other than a weighing instrument, and this term also includes an instrument for measuring or counting length, area, volume or capacity.

(f) "Weighing instrument" means all types of weighing instruments used in weighing, including a two-pan balance and the weights used in such balance.

(g) "Sealed package" means a closed bundle, bottle, keg, tin, barrel, box, vessel, bag, sack or any other such packaged article kept with the intention of selling it without taking any measurement or weight of the article contained therein at the time of sale.

(h) "Stamp" means a stamp applied by casting, engraving, carving, branding or in any manner so as to be as indelible as possible, and ❺that term also includes a seal certified by an Inspector and affixed to an instrument on which such a seal cannot be affixed, in such a way that it does not easily come off or loosen.

(i) "Examination" means the act of checking or testing a weight or measure or a measuring or weighing instrument, and this term also includes the act of re-examination.

Π(j) "Controller" means the Director General of ∝ Department.

■(k) "Inspector" means an officer appointed or designated by the Government of Nepal for the purposes of this Act.□

+(ka) "General Conference of Weights and Measures" means the Conference Générale des Poids et Mesures established under the Convention du Mètre.

+(kha) "International Bureau of Weights and Measures" means the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures established under the Convention du Mètre.

+(ga) "International Organization of Legal Metrology" means the Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale established under the Convention de l'Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale.

(l) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means as prescribed in the Rules made under this Act.

❺(da) "Department" means the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology. Chapter–2
 Standard Weights and Measures

+2a. Units of Weights and Measures: (1) Every unit of weight and measure shall be based on the metric system.

 (2) For the purpose of sub-section (1)–

 (a) units of the International System recommended by the General
 Conference of Weights and Measures, and

 (b) other additional units recommended by the International Organization
 of Legal Metrology, shall be the units of the metric system.

∂3. Metre: (1) The metre shall be the base unit of length.

 (2) "Metre" means the distance travelled by light in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Standard Weights and Measures Act, 1968

Metre: (1) The metre shall be the base unit of length.

 (2) "Metre" means the distance travelled by light in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second. 5(3) The Government of Nepal shall prepare a national standard of metre for deriving the value of the metre. Such standard metre shall be certified in accordance with the international standard of the metre and kept in the Department under the charge of the Controller.

∂4. Kilogram: (1) The kilogram shall be the base unit of mass.

 ❺(1a) "Kilogram" means the magnitude derived on the basis of the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant expressed in the unit joule second, which is 6.62607015×10−34, and the joule second equals kilogram square metre per second. 5(2) The Government of Nepal shall prepare a national standard of kilogram for deriving the value of the kilogram. Such standard shall be certified in accordance with the international standard of the kilogram or the national standard of another country made according to it, and kept in the Department under the charge of the Controller.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) and Section 8kha., for precious stones, the base unit of mass shall be one carat, which is equal to one five-thousandth part of a kilogram.

(4) In any place, the standard unit of weight shall be the weight of the base unit of mass in that place. 5. Second: ∂(1) The second shall be the base unit of time.

∝(2) It means the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium-133 atom. 6. Ampere: ∂(1) The ampere shall be the base unit of electric current. 5(2) "Ampere" means the electric current derived on the basis of the fixed numerical value of the elementary charge expressed in the unit coulomb, which is 1.602176634×10-19, and the coulomb equals ampere second. 5 Amended by the Fifth Amendment.
∂ Amended by the Fourth Amendment.
∝ Amended by the First Amendment.

∞7. Kelvin: ∂(1) The kelvin shall be the base unit of thermodynamic temperature. 5(2) "Kelvin" means the thermodynamic temperature derived on the basis of the fixed numerical value of the Boltzmann constant expressed in the unit joule per kelvin, which is 1.380649×10-23, and the joule per kelvin equals kilogram square metre per square second per kelvin.

(3) The kelvin shall also be used to denote a difference in temperature.

(4) The degree Celsius of the International Practical Temperature Scale, which equals 273.15 kelvin, ₵

(5) The degree Celsius may also be used to denote a difference in temperature. 8.
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8. Candela: ∂(1) The candela shall be the base unit of luminous intensity.

∞(2) "Candela" means the luminous intensity, in the perpendicular direction, of a surface of 1/600,000 square metre of a black body at the temperature of freezing platinum under a pressure of 1.1325 Newton per square metre.

✚8a. Mole: ∂(1) The mole shall be the base unit of amount of substance.



₵ Omitted by the Fifth Amendment.
∞ Amended by the First Amendment.
✚ Added by the First Amendment.
∂ Amended by the Fourth Amendment. 5(2) "Mole" means the exact numerical value of 6.02214076×1023 of elementary entities such as atoms, molecules, ions, electrons. That number is the fixed numerical value of the Avogadro constant, and it is expressed in the unit per mole. Explanation: When the mole is used, the elementary entities must be specified, and these may be atoms, molecules, ions, electrons, other particles, or specified groups of such particles.

+8kha. Specification of Other Units of Weights and Measures: (1) Supplementary, derived or other units, or standard references or definitions, relating to the base units of weights and measures recommended by the General Conference of Weights and Measures and the International Organization of Legal Metrology, shall be as prescribed. Explanation: Derived units means units derived from the base or supplementary units or from both units.

(2) Multiples, sub-multiples, physical constants, and ratios of coefficients relating to the units of weight or measure recommended by the General Conference of Weights and Measures or the International Organization of Legal Metrology shall be as prescribed.

(3) The Government of Nepal may, by notification published in the Nepal Gazette, prescribe special units of weights and measures as recommended by the General Conference of Weights and Measures or the International Organization of Legal Metrology, for such period as may be necessary.



+8ga. International Units to be in Nepali Numerals: (1) The base units of measurement shall be in Nepali numerals based on the international units, ❺and English numerals may be used as necessary.

(2) Every measurement shall be in the decimal system.

(3) Decimal multiples and sub-multiples of measurement shall be written according to the prescribed symbols and methods.

+8gha. Standard Units: The base units of weight or measure specified in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 8a, and the supplementary and other units prescribed under Section 8kha, shall be the standard units of weight or measure. 9. ✁

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Standard Units: The base units of weight or measure specified in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 8a, and the supplementary and other units prescribed under Section 8kha, shall be the standard units of weight or measure. 9. ✁

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14. Certain Kinds of Weights and Measures May be Allowed to Remain in Use: Notwithstanding that this Act has come into force in respect of any place, transaction or goods in Nepal , the Government of Nepal may, by notification published in the Nepal Gazette, permit the continued use, for a maximum period of five years, of any other weight or measure specified in that notification in addition to the standard mass and measure in respect of such place, transaction or goods. Provided, however, that the Government of Nepal shall not grant permission under sub-section (1) to introduce any weight or measure which was not in immediate use prior to the commencement of this Act. 15. Conversion of Existing Weights and Measures into Standard Weights and Measures: (1) The magnitude of weights and measures in use prior to the commencement of this Act may be converted into standard weights or measures at the conversion rates mentioned in the Schedule.

(2) The Government of Nepal may, by notification published in the Nepal Gazette, prescribe the conversion rates for converting the magnitude of weights or measures other than those mentioned in sub-section (1) into standard weights or measures.

(3) The magnitude of any weight or measure, other than standard mass or measure, mentioned in any Act, or in any rule, order or notification made under any Act, or in any contract or deed, shall be deemed to have been converted at the conversion rates mentioned in the Schedule or in the notification issued under sub-section (2), as the case may be.

(4) When converting any magnitude of a weight or measure expressed in connection with any transaction or dealing into standard mass or measure under this Section,

such conversion shall be made according to the method prescribed for such transaction or dealing. 16. Primary Standards: (1) The Government of Nepal may cause sets of the standard mass and measure specified in ΠSection 8gha. or multiples or sub-multiples thereof to be made. Such a set shall be called the Primary Standards.

(2) Primary Standards shall be of the prescribed material, design and description. They shall be certified and stamped by the prescribed person or officer, and 5kept in the Department as prescribed, and shall be compared with the national ∂standard and a certificate with the date of such comparison shall be affixed to them within every prescribed period. 17.
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They shall be certified and stamped by the prescribed person or officer, and 5kept in the Department as prescribed, and shall be compared with the national ∂standard and a certificate with the date of such comparison shall be affixed to them within every prescribed period. 17. Secondary Standards: (1) For the purpose of checking the correctness of Working Standards, the Government of Nepal may cause sets of certified standard weights and measures to be prepared as necessary. Those sets shall be called Secondary Standards.

(2) Secondary Standards shall be of the prescribed material, design and description. They shall be certified and stamped by the prescribed person or officer, and 5kept in the Department as prescribed, and shall be compared with the Primary Standards and a certificate with the date of such comparison shall be affixed to them within every prescribed period.

(3) A Secondary Standard which has not been examined and stamped within the period as per sub-section (2) shall have no legal validity and shall not be used for the purposes of this Act. 18. Working Standards: (1) For the purpose of checking the correctness of commercial weights and measures or measuring and weighing instruments brought into commercial use, the Government of Nepal may cause as many certified sets of weights and measures and special sets of working weights and measures for precious metals and gems to be made as it deems necessary. Those sets shall be called Working Standards.

(2) Working Standards shall be of the prescribed material, design and description. They shall be certified and stamped by the prescribed person or officer in the prescribed manner, and kept in the place designated by the Controller as prescribed, and shall be compared with the Secondary Standards and a certificate with the date of such comparison shall be affixed to them within every prescribed period. Provided, however, that the special Working Standard sets for precious metals and gems shall be compared with the Primary Standards.

(3) A Working Standard which has not been examined and stamped within the period as per sub-section (2) shall have no legal validity and shall not be used for the purposes of this Act. 19. Standard Measuring and Weighing Instruments: (1) Measuring and weighing instruments needed for examining commercial weights and measures or measuring and weighing instruments brought into commercial use shall be caused to be prepared by the Government of Nepal as necessary.

(2) The measuring and weighing instruments under sub-section (1) shall be examined and stamped as prescribed, and kept in the prescribed manner and number.

(3) Sets of measuring and weighing instruments under sub-section (1) shall be kept in the place where Secondary or Working sets are kept. 19ka.
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19ka. Not to Make or Use Counterfeit Measuring or Weighing Instruments: (1) No person shall make or cause to be made any instrument for measuring, weighing or determining quality that is less or more than the prescribed standard, or knowingly use or keep or sell for the purpose of using such an instrument made in that manner as genuine, or counterfeit any stamp or mark to be affixed to such instrument, or knowingly damage a stamp or mark of an instrument for measuring, weighing or malafidely determining quality, or by the aid of any other instrument affect the capacity of such instrument to measure, weigh or determine quality, or affix a counterfeit stamp or mark to such instrument, or by any other means cause the weight or measure in use to become less or more. Explanation: For the purposes of this Section, "instrument for measuring, weighing or determining quality" means an instrument in use according to law for determining the unit, quality or quantity of any goods or service or the purity or standard of such goods or service or the unit of any goods.

(2) A person who commits or causes to commit an offence under sub-section (1) shall be liable to imprisonment for a term up to three years and a fine of up to thirty thousand rupees.

(3) The instrument made or brought into use under sub-section (1), along with the tools for making or repairing it, shall be confiscated. 19kha. Not to Use Fraudulently Instruments for Measuring, Weighing or Determining Quality: (1) No person, in the course of any profession, business or trade, having to use an instrument for measuring, weighing or determining quality, shall fraudulently use it so as to give less or more than the weight, measure or level determined by law for such instrument in use, or by the aid of any other instrument or means adversely affect the measuring, weighing or quality determining capacity of such instrument in use.

(2) A person who commits or causes to commit an offence under sub-section (1) shall be liable to imprisonment for a term up to three years and a fine of up to thirty thousand rupees. 20.