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Muluki Civil Procedure Code, 2017

I/we accept the claim in the complaint fully or partially. (I/we do not accept).

(If the claim is partially accepted, state the basis and reason for acceptance.)

3. If any counterclaim, specify:
 (a)
 (b)
 (c)

4. If a plea is taken that the Plaintiff has no right to file the suit / the suit is barred by limitation / the Court has no jurisdiction, state the basis and reason thereof. 5. Whether the decision of the Court should be in accordance with the claim in the complaint or not. 6. If a legal practitioner has been appointed, details thereof:
 (a) Name Certificate No
 (b) Name Certificate No
 (c) Name Certificate No

7. I/we have brought the following fees to be submitted herewith:
 (a) For Rs.
 (b) For Rs. 8. Evidence: I/we have attached copies of the following evidentiary documents in this matter.
 (a)
 (b)
 (c)

9. Witnesses:-
 (a)
 (b)
 (c) (Full name, age and address of witnesses)

10. The contents written herein are true and correct; if found false, I/we shall be liable to bear the consequences according to law. Signature of the person filing the Reply and seal of the organization if it is an incorporated body

Dated this day of month of the year , auspicious. Note: When submitting a reply on behalf of an incorporated body, the name and address of such body and the name, surname and position of the person authorized to submit the reply on behalf of such body must be mentioned. Schedule-10

(Relating to Sub-section (4) of Section 137)

Form of Date Book

Date Book maintained in Court/Office

Year

 Month, Day, Day of week S.No. Case Name of Appellant/Plaintiff/Defendant/Petitioner Name of Respondent/Defendant/Plaintiff Purpose for which date is fixed Remarks




Signature

Schedule-11

(Relating to Sub-section (4) of Section 137)

Form of Date Slip

Date Slip issued from Court/Office

In the name of

Date Slip

In the case of Civil Docket No. of the year 20 , vs. , a date has been fixed for (purpose) on the of Vikram Samvat , and this date slip is given to appear at o'clock on that day. Signature of the officer fixing the date :

Name :

Date :

Schedule-12

(Relating to Sub-section (4) of Section 138)

Form of Date Receipt

Date Receipt maintained in Court/Office

Plaintiff Defendant

Case

Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2075.05.01.ØCase No. :

On date

I, the undersigned , do hereby sign that I will appear in this Court/Office at o'clock on date as the case is to be listed in the cause list on that date / as work is to be done.
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Plaintiff

Defendant



Schedule-13

(Relating to Sub-section (1) of Section 146)

Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2076.04.20.Form of Power of Attorney

In the case of with residing at , I have appointed , aged years, residing at , Citizenship No. / (Year and District of issuance of citizenship) , as my representative by granting this Power of Attorney to perform the work of (specify purpose) on my behalf. The said representative is qualified to be a representative according to law. I have no outstanding penalty, fine, court fee, government dues or any fees imposed by the court according to law. The above written contents are true; if found false, I agree that this Power of Attorney shall be cancelled and action taken according to law. Date

Signature/Thumbprint /Seal of incorporated body, if any : (Signature/Thumbprint)

Full Name Surname :

Full Address :

I agree to act as representative for the work mentioned above on behalf of residing at , aged years, Citizenship No. (Year and District of issuance; if an incorporated body, name and address of such body). I shall perform that work honestly. I have no outstanding penalty, fine, court fee, government dues or any fees imposed by the court according to law. I am qualified to be a representative according to law. Date

Signature/Thumbprint : (Signature/Thumbprint)

Full Name Surname :

Full Address :

Witnesses:

This Power of Attorney is truly written and signed/thumb-printed in our presence.

(1) Shri , aged years, residing at , Citizenship/Passport or similar other details, number and issuing district
(2) Shri , aged years, residing at , Citizenship/Passport or similar other details, number and issuing district
(3) Shri , scribe, residing at , Citizenship/Passport or similar other details, number and issuing district (if certificate, specify)

This Power of Attorney is written at

Date:



Schedule-14

(Relating to Sub-section (3) of Section 180)

Form of Summons to be issued in the name of a Witness

Summons issued from Court/Office

In the name of , residing at

In the case of wherein is the Plaintiff and is the Defendant, since has named you as a witness and it is necessary to examine you and record your deposition, you are hereby required to appear in this Court at o'clock in the morning on the day of the month of Vikram Samvat year If you fail to appear, action shall be taken according to law.
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Of the officer issuing the Summons, -

Signature :

Name :

Position :

Date :

Seal of Court/Office



Schedule-15

(Relating to Sub-section (5) of Section 182)

Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2076.04.20.Form of Record (Panchapatra) of Examination of Witness through Audio-Visual Communication (Video Conference)

By the order dated of Honourable Judge Shri of Court, in the case of wherein is the Plaintiff and is the Defendant, the witness of the Plaintiff/Defendant, residing at , was examined through audio-visual communication (video conference) in the presence of us, the persons mentioned below, and this is true and correct. Name, surname and residence of witness giving deposition :

Place where the witness appeared for audio-visual communication :

Name, surname and signature of the Plaintiff or his/her representative :

Name, surname and signature of the Plaintiff or his/her legal practitioner (Government Attorney in case of government plaintiff case) :

Name, surname and signature of the Defendant or his/her representative :

Name, surname and signature of the Defendant's legal practitioner, if any :

Name, surname and signature of the technical employee, if assistance taken :

Name, surname and signature of the court employee conducting the deposition through audio-visual communication :

Dated this day of month of Vikram Samvat year , auspicious. Note:

(1) The concerned Judge must certify the heading of this record of examination of witness through audio-visual communication.

(2) The electronic copy of the deposition made through audio-visual communication shall be sealed, signed/thumb-printed by the present parties/representatives/theirs legal practitioners and the employee, recorded and attached to the case file. Schedule-16
(Relating to Section 184)
Form of Oath to be taken by Witness

I, , take oath in the name of God / affirm with truthfulness that in the case of wherein is the Plaintiff and is the Defendant, as a witness for the Plaintiff/Defendant, I shall depose all true facts that I have seen, known and heard. I shall not conceal or falsify anything, and I shall give correct answers to all questions asked by the Court and the parties to the case to the best of my knowledge, sight and hearing. If found false, I agree to action according to law. Signature of person taking oath
Date :

The witness has taken oath before me. Signature of Judge
Date :

Schedule-17
(Relating to Sub-section (4) of Section 187)
Form of Deposition of Witness

Case : Case No. :
Deposition given by , witness for the Plaintiff/Defendant , in the bench of Honourable Judge of Court. Questions and Answers
Questions asked by the Court
1. Please state your name and your parents' names. Answer
2. Please state your age, occupation and address. Answer
3.
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Questions and Answers
Questions asked by the Court
1. Please state your name and your parents' names. Answer
2. Please state your age, occupation and address. Answer
3. Question Answer

Examination by the concerned party/his legal practitioner
4. Question Answer
5. Question Answer
(If the concerned party or his legal practitioner does not ask any question, the Court shall ask necessary questions.)

Cross-examination by the other party/his legal practitioner
6. Question Answer
7. Question Answer

Re-examination by the concerned party/his legal practitioner
8. Question Answer

Questions asked by the Court
9. Question Answer
10. The deposition you have given is read out to you. Please state whether it has been recorded as you said. Answer
11. This deposition is correctly recorded as I have stated. If found false, I agree to action according to law. In the presence of
1. Signature/thumbprint (concerned party)
2. Signature/thumbprint (other party)

Signature of the person giving deposition

Dated this day of month of Vikram Samvat year , auspicious. Schedule-18
(Relating to Sub-section (2) of Section 189)
Form of Commission

Case : Case No. :
Commission sent to the name of , witness for the Plaintiff/Defendant , in the case of wherein Plaintiff and Defendant , from the bench of Honourable Judge of Court. Questions and Answers asked by the Court
1. Please state your name and your parents' names. Answer
2. Please state your age, occupation and address. Answer
3. Other questions sent by the Court (questions asked based on the petition, if any, filed by the concerned party)
 (a) (Question) Answer
4. Details of examination, cross-examination or re-examination conducted in the presence of the concerned party/his legal practitioner, if any:
 (a) (Question) Answer
 (b) (Question) Answer
5. This commission is correctly recorded as I have stated. If found false, I agree to action according to law. In the presence of
1. Signature/thumbprint (concerned party)
2. Signature/thumbprint (other party)

Signature of the person giving deposition

Dated this day of month of Vikram Samvat year , auspicious. Schedule-19
(Relating to Sub-section (1) of Section 198)
Form of Judgment

 Court
Bench
Honourable Judge
Judgment
Case No. :
Registration/Code No. :

Decision No. :
Plaintiff: , son/daughter of , husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Municipality/Rural Municipality, District

Vs. Defendant: , son/daughter of , husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Municipality/Rural Municipality, District

Case :
Plaintiff's Witness : Defendant's Witness :
Evidence : Evidence :

Heard by the Court
Witness :
Evidence :

Facts Section
1. Summary of case facts including details:
Content of Plaintiff's claim:
Main content of Defendant's reply:
Evidence presented by Plaintiff and Defendant:

Decision Section
2. Issues to be decided:
3.
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Summary of case facts including details:
Content of Plaintiff's claim:
Main content of Defendant's reply:
Evidence presented by Plaintiff and Defendant:

Decision Section
2. Issues to be decided:
3. Main points of legal practitioner's arguments or submission notes, if submitted:
4. Court's decision, its basis and relevant law:

Disposition Section
Matters relating to execution of judgment (Court fees, damages, compensation, etc.):
Matters relating to appealability or non-appealability:
Other necessary matters:


Full name and signature of Judge

Employee assisting in preparing the judgment
Name :
Judgment date :
Date of certification of judgment :
Court seal

Schedule-20

(Relating to Sub-section (3) of Section 200)

Form of Appeal Summons with Notice of Judgment / Form of Notice of Judgment

Appeal Summons with Notice of Judgment / Notice of Judgment issued from Court/Office in the name of residing at

In the case of wherein Plaintiff and Defendant , a judgment was passed by this Court/Office on date , confirming the Plaintiff's claim / rejecting the Plaintiff's claim / dismissing the Plaintiff's claim. If you are not satisfied with the said judgment, you may appeal to the Court within days from the date of receipt of this summons or from the date of affixation at the doorstep. If you fail to appeal within the stipulated period and allow the time to lapse, the case shall be dealt with according to law. You shall have no further right to complaint thereafter / This notice is sent for information. Of the officer issuing the Appeal Summons / Notice of Judgment, -

Signature :

Name :

Position :

Date :

Schedule -21

(Relating to Sub-section (1) of Section 208)

Form of Appeal Petition

(To be filled by Court/Office)
Registration No. Registration Date :

Appeal Petition filed by

Appellant: , aged years, residing at (Plaintiff/Defendant)
(If there are more than one Appellant, mention details for each Appellant accordingly.)

Vs. Respondent: , aged years, residing at (Plaintiff/Defendant)
(If there are more than one Respondent, mention details for each Respondent accordingly.)

Case

Judge and Court/Office that passed the judgment:
Date of judgment:
Case file number of judgment:

Whereas a judgment was passed by the aforementioned Judge and Court/Office in the above case in which I/we are a party, in the following manner on the following points, and being dissatisfied with that judgment, having received the notice of judgment on (mention date), I/we file the following appeal. 1. Brief facts of the case:
2. Brief details of the judgment:
3. Basis taken in passing the judgment:
4. Reasons for appeal and refutation of the basis of the judgment:
 (a)
 (b)
 (c)
5. Grounds of appeal and legal basis supporting them:
6. Court fees and other charges applicable for the appeal:
7.
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Brief details of the judgment:
3. Basis taken in passing the judgment:
4. Reasons for appeal and refutation of the basis of the judgment:
 (a)
 (b)
 (c)
5. Grounds of appeal and legal basis supporting them:
6. Court fees and other charges applicable for the appeal:
7. Other necessary matters, if any:
 (a)
 (b)
 (c)
8. Documents to be attached with the appeal:
 (a) Copy of the judgment,
 (b) Court fees and other charges,
 (c) Copies of any evidence, if any. 9. The contents written herein are true and correct; if found false, I/we shall be liable to bear the consequences according to law. Signature of Appellant and seal of incorporated body, if any :
Date :

Note: When submitting an appeal petition on behalf of an incorporated body, the name and address of such body and the name, surname and position of the person authorized to appeal on behalf of such body must be mentioned. Schedule-22

(Relating to Sub-section (1) of Section 214)

Form of Notice to be issued calling the Respondent

 Court/Office
Case No. of the year VS 20

 Appellant
Plaintiff/Defendant
Vs. Respondent
Plaintiff/Defendant

Fifteen-day Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2075.05.01.Notice issued in the name of , son/daughter/husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Rural Municipality/Municipality, District. As per the order dated of this Court (brief content of the order), a copy of the said order is enclosed and this notice is sent for your information. You are required to appear in person or send your legal practitioner or representative according to law in this Court/Office within Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2075.05.01.fifteen days excluding the time for journey, along with your evidence and proof in the said case. Otherwise, action shall be taken according to law in this matter. This notice is issued on this day of month of Vikram Samvat year , under the seal of the court and my signature.


(Seal of Court)
As per order
Signature

Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2075.05.01. Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2076.04.20.Schedule-23

(Relating to Sub-section (4) of Section 215)

Form of Appellate Judgment

 Court
Single/Joint Bench
Honourable Judge

Judgment
Case No. Registration/Code No. Appellant: , son/daughter of , husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Municipality/Rural Municipality, District (Plaintiff/Defendant)
Vs. Respondent: , son/daughter of , husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Municipality/Rural Municipality, District (Plaintiff/Defendant)

Case :
Court/body that passed judgment at first instance/appellate level:
Date of first instance judgment:
Date of appeal filed:

Facts Section
1.
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Respondent: , son/daughter of , husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Municipality/Rural Municipality, District (Plaintiff/Defendant)

Case :
Court/body that passed judgment at first instance/appellate level:
Date of first instance judgment:
Date of appeal filed:

Facts Section
1. Brief facts of the case:
(State facts of the case, first instance judgment and content of appeal)
2. Order if the Respondent was called:
(State brief content)
3. Details of evidence if examined:
(State brief content)

Decision Section
4. Grounds of appeal and issues to be decided by the Court (to be stated point-wise):
 (a)
 (b)
5. Court's decision, its basis and relevant law:
6. Other necessary details:

Disposition Section
1. Matters relating to execution of judgment (Court fees, damages, compensation etc.):
2. Matters relating to appeal:
3. Other necessary matters:


(Full name and signature of Judge)


(Full name and signature of Judge)

Employee assisting in preparing the judgment
Name :
Judgment date :
Date of certification of judgment :

Court seal

Schedule-24

(Relating to Sub-section (5) of Section 235)

Form of Summons issued for the purpose of execution of judgment requiring a party to appear

Fifteen-day Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2075.05.01.Summons issued from District Court in the name of , son/daughter/husband/wife of , residing at Ward No. , Rural Municipality/Municipality, District

Whereas in the case of wherein is the Plaintiff and is the Defendant, a final judgment was passed by Court on date directing (briefly state the content of the final judgment). This summons is issued for the purpose of execution of that judgment to secure your appearance. You are required to appear in person or appoint and send your legal practitioner or representative in this Court within Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2075.05.01.fifteen days excluding the time for journey from the date of receipt of this summons or from the date of its lawful affixation. If you fail to appear in Court within the stipulated period, action shall be taken according to law. Of the concerned employee, -
Signature :
Name :
Position :
Dated this day of month of Vikram Samvat year , auspicious. Schedule-25

(Relating to Sub-section (9) of Section 238)

Form of Summons issued for opening the lock of a house/shop to be delivered in execution

Seven-day Summons issued from District Court in the name of , son/daughter/husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Rural Municipality/Municipality, District

Whereas in the case of wherein is the Plaintiff and is the Defendant, a final judgment was passed by Court on date for delivery of possession.
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When a bailiff was deputed by this Court to deliver possession, the house/shop built on Plot No. , Ward No. , Rural Municipality/Municipality, District was found locked, and since you, the owner of the said house/shop, did not appear to open the lock, this seven-day summons is affixed on the house/shop to be delivered. You are required to open the lock of the said house/shop within Amended by the notice published in the Nepal Gazette dated 2075.05.01.seven days from the date of affixation of this summons. If the lock is not opened within that period, a bailiff from the Court shall come, open the lock, and deliver possession of the said house/shop. You shall have no right to any complaint in this matter thereafter. Of the concerned employee, -
Signature :
Name :
Position :
Dated this day of month of Vikram Samvat year , auspicious. Schedule-26**

(Relating to Sub-section (2) of Section 241)

Form of Summons to be issued in the name of a co-sharer who fails to appear for partition of share

Fifteen-day Summons issued from District Court in the name of , son/daughter/husband/wife of , aged years, residing at Ward No. , Rural Municipality/Municipality, District

Whereas in the case of wherein is the Plaintiff and is the Defendant, a final judgment was passed by Court on date for partition of share. In accordance with that judgment, other co-sharers are present in this Court for the purpose of partitioning the share, but you have not appeared. Therefore, this summons is issued for you to appear to receive your share after partition according to law. You are required to appear in person or appoint and send your representative or legal practitioner in Court within fifteen days excluding the time for journey from the date of receipt of this summons or from the date of its lawful affixation. If you fail to appear, the share shall be partitioned and allotted among all co-sharers including you at one go. If you do not appear, you shall not be entitled to make any kind of complaint later that the share was partitioned without including you, or that you received a bad or inferior share, or that there was a shortage or
Foreign Employment Act, 2007

Foreign Employment Act, 2064 (2008)

Certification and Publication Date
2064.05.19

Amending Acts

1. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Maintain Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072 (2015) 2072.06.14
2. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018) 2075.11.19
3. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2082 (2025) 2082.04.14

Act Number 18 of the year 2064 (2008) made by the Legislature-Parliament

An Act Made to Amend and Consolidate Laws Relating to Foreign Employment

Preamble: Whereas, it is expedient to amend and consolidate laws relating to foreign employment for promoting the foreign employment business, making it safe, systematic and dignified, and protecting the rights and interests of workers going for foreign employment and foreign employment entrepreneurs,

The Legislature-Parliament has enacted this Act. Chapter-1
Preliminary

1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement: (1) This Act shall be called the "Foreign Employment Act, 2064 (2008)".

(2) This Act shall extend to the whole of Nepal and shall also apply to any person who, while residing outside Nepal, commits any act contrary to this Act.

(3) This Act shall come into force immediately. 2. Definitions: Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act,-

(a) "Foreign Employment" means employment obtained by a worker in a foreign country.

(b) "Worker" means a Nepali citizen who obtains foreign employment.

(c) "Foreign Employment Business" means the business operated to provide employment in a foreign country for Nepali citizens.

(d) "Department" means the Department of Foreign Employment. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).(d1) "Ministry" means the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.

(e) "Organization" means an organization established under the prevailing Companies Act to operate a foreign employment business.

(f) "License" means a license granted pursuant to Section 11 to operate a foreign employment business.

(g) "Licensee" means an organization that has obtained a license pursuant to Section 11.

(h) "Service Fee" means the amount charged by a foreign employment entrepreneur for sending a worker abroad.

(i) "Executive Director" means the Executive Director pursuant to Section 41.

(j) "Employer Organization" means an organization situated in a foreign country that provides employment to a worker in that country.

(k) "Board" means the Foreign Employment Board constituted pursuant to Section 38.

(l) "Labour Attaché" means a Labour Attaché appointed pursuant to Section 68, and this term also refers to an authorized officer assigned the responsibility of promoting the welfare of Nepali workers in a diplomatic mission located abroad.

(m) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed in the rules made under this Act. Chapter-2
Provisions Relating to Foreign Employment

3.
Foreign Employment Act, 2007

Chapter-2
Provisions Relating to Foreign Employment

3. Prescribing Countries for Operating Foreign Employment Business: (1) The Government of Nepal shall, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, prescribe the countries in which foreign employment business may be operated.

(2) The Government of Nepal may, from among the countries prescribed pursuant to Sub-section (1), suspend the operation of foreign employment business in any country for a specific period. 4. Entering into Bilateral Agreement: The Government of Nepal may enter into a bilateral labour agreement with a foreign country where Nepali workers are working or have the potential to work in foreign employment. 5. Selection of Organization: (1) If a request is made to the Government of Nepal by any foreign country or employer organization to select and send workers, the Government of Nepal may, on the basis of open competition, select a licensee organization and send workers through such an organization. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Maintain Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072 (2015).5(1A). While selecting a licensee organization pursuant to Sub-section (1), consideration shall also be given to whether any complaint has been lodged against such an organization regarding the torture of women workers who went for foreign employment through such organization, and whether such licensee organization has made special arrangements regarding the safety of workers.

(2) The Department shall demand additional cash deposit or bank guarantee from the organization selected pursuant to Sub-section (1).

(3) The Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Maintain Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072 (2015). other bases and procedures for selecting an organization pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. 6.
Foreign Employment Act, 2007

6. Sending Workers by Entering into Treaty or Agreement: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, the Government of Nepal may send workers to a country with which Nepal has diplomatic relations by entering into a treaty or agreement with the government of that country, through any office or body of the Government of Nepal or an organization wholly owned by the Government of Nepal.

(2) For formulating policies and making necessary other arrangements to make the procedure followed while sending workers by the Government of Nepal pursuant to Sub-section (1) systematic, competitive and transparent, there shall be a Steering Committee as follows:-

(a) Minister or Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Social Security – Chairperson
(b) Secretary, Ministry – Member
(c) Representative (Joint Secretary Level), Ministry of Finance – Member
(d) Representative (Joint Secretary Level), Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies – Member
(e) Representative (Joint Secretary Level), Ministry of Home Affairs – Member
(f) Representative (Joint Secretary Level), Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Member
(g) Executive Director – Member
(h) Women Representative, National Women Commission – Member
(i) One each from recognised Trade Union Federations – Member
(j) One Representative of Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Associations – Member
(k) Director General, Department – Member-Secretary

(3) The Steering Committee pursuant to Sub-section (2) may, as required, invite domestic or foreign experts related to foreign employment as observers to its meeting.

(4) The Steering Committee pursuant to Sub-section (2) shall regulate its own working procedures.

(5) The selection of persons required to be sent as workers pursuant to this Section shall be made from amongst persons who have fulfilled the prescribed criteria and procedures, on the basis of impartiality and transparency.

(6) If any problem arises for a worker going for foreign employment pursuant to this Section, the Government of Nepal shall have the responsibility to resolve such problem. 7. Minor Not to be Sent to Employment: No minor who has not completed the age of eighteen years shall be sent for foreign employment. 8. No Gender Discrimination: While sending workers for foreign employment pursuant to this Act, no gender discrimination shall be made. Provided that, if the employer organization requests only male or only female workers, there shall be no bar to sending workers as per the requisition received. 9.
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8. No Gender Discrimination: While sending workers for foreign employment pursuant to this Act, no gender discrimination shall be made. Provided that, if the employer organization requests only male or only female workers, there shall be no bar to sending workers as per the requisition received. 9. Providing Special Facilities and Reservation: (1) The Government of Nepal may provide special facilities to women, Dalits, indigenous nationalities, oppressed persons, persons affected by natural calamities and persons from remote areas going for foreign employment.

(2) While sending workers for foreign employment, the organization shall provide reservation to women, Dalits, indigenous nationalities, oppressed class, backward area and class and persons from remote areas in such numbers as prescribed by the Government of Nepal. Chapter-3
Provisions Relating to License

10. Not to Operate Foreign Employment Business Without License: No person shall operate a foreign employment business without obtaining a license pursuant to this Act. 11. Provisions Relating to License: (1) An organization wishing to operate a foreign employment business shall submit an application to the Department stating the particulars as prescribed, for the license. Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).(2) Upon examining the application submitted pursuant to Sub-section (1), if it appears appropriate to grant a license to operate a foreign employment business, the Department shall, after taking the prescribed license fee and a deposit of fifty lakh rupees in cash and a bank guarantee of one crore fifty lakh rupees from the organization applying for a license aiming to send up to three thousand workers annually, a deposit of one crore rupees in cash and a bank guarantee of three crore rupees from the organization applying for a license aiming to send more than three thousand up to five thousand workers annually, and a deposit of two crore rupees in cash and a bank guarantee of four crore rupees from the organization applying for a license aiming to send more than five thousand workers annually, grant the license.
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Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).(3) An organization that has obtained a license before the commencement of Sub-section (2) shall, within six months from the date of commencement of that sub-section, deposit the deposit amount and bank guarantee as per that sub-section.

(4) After obtaining a license by keeping a deposit pursuant to Sub-section (2), if such deposit appears insufficient in proportion to the business volume of the licensee, the Department shall order the deposit of an additional deposit as required.

(5) The Department may accept a bank guarantee for the additional deposit to be deposited pursuant to Sub-section (4).

(6) If, upon examining the application pursuant to Sub-section (2), it is found not feasible to grant a license, the Department shall, within seven days of the decision not to grant a license, inform the applicant of the reasons.

(7) An applicant aggrieved by the decision of the Department pursuant to Sub-section (6) may, within thirty-five days from the date of receipt of such information, file an appeal with the Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).Ministry, and the decision made by the Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).Ministry regarding such appeal shall be final. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).11A. Licensee Organizations May Merge: (1) Two or more licensee organizations may merge by mutual agreement if they wish to do so.

(2) The procedure for the merger of licensee organizations and the provisions regarding conditions to be fulfilled shall be as prescribed. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).11B. License Not to be Granted to More Than One Organization Having Shares of Members of Same Undivided Family: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, after the commencement of this Section, license shall not be granted to more than one organization having shares of members of the same undivided family.

(2) If, at the time of commencement of this Section, there are more than one organization having shares of members of the same undivided family, they shall merge with each other pursuant to Section 11A within six months from the date of commencement of this Section.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, after the period pursuant to Sub-section (2), the license of more than one organization having shares of members of the same undivided family shall not be renewed. 12. Validity Period and Renewal of License: (1) A license shall be valid for one fiscal year, except in the case of its cancellation pursuant to Section 13.
Foreign Employment Act, 2007

12. Validity Period and Renewal of License: (1) A license shall be valid for one fiscal year, except in the case of its cancellation pursuant to Section 13. Regardless of the date on which the license is granted, its validity period shall expire at the end of that fiscal year.

(2) A licensee wishing to renew the license may, within the prescribed time in each fiscal year, submit the prescribed particulars and fee and get the license renewed.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (1) or (2), a licensee may pay the renewal fee for three years at once and get the license renewed for three fiscal years. 13. Cancellation of License: (1) If a licensee fails to renew the license within the period pursuant to Section 12, such license shall be cancelled.

(2) The Department may cancel the license obtained by a licensee if the licensee commits any of the following acts:-

Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).(a) Obtained the license or sent workers for foreign employment by submitting false documents or particulars,
(b) Failed to deposit the cash deposit within the period pursuant to Sub-section (3) of Section 11,
(c) Failed to deposit the additional deposit as per the order given pursuant to Sub-section (4) of Section 11,
(d) Failed to reimburse the deposit amount pursuant to Sub-section (3) of Section 35,

Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).(d1) Transferred or changed ownership or liability contrary to Section 14,

Deleted by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2062 (2005).(e)
(f) Committed any act contrary to this Act or the rules made under this Act.

(3) Before cancelling the license pursuant to Sub-section (2), the Department shall give the concerned licensee a reasonable opportunity to present their defence.

(4) A licensee aggrieved by the decision to cancel the license under this Section may, within thirty-five days from the date of receipt of information about the decision to cancel the license, file an appeal with the Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).Ministry, and the decision made by the Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).Ministry regarding such appeal shall be final. 14. Not to Transfer or Change Ownership or Liability: Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, a licensee shall not transfer or change the ownership or liability of the organization without the approval of the Department. Chapter-4
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14. Not to Transfer or Change Ownership or Liability: Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, a licensee shall not transfer or change the ownership or liability of the organization without the approval of the Department. Chapter-4
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15. Prior Approval to be Obtained: (1) On the basis of the agreement or understanding with the employer organization, a licensee shall submit an application to the Department Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).online for prior approval to send workers for foreign employment, stating the following particulars:-

(a) Name, address of the employer organization and the country to which workers are to be sent,
(b) Type of foreign employment,
(c) Type and number of workers,
(d) Salary, facilities and leave to be received by the worker,
(e) Working days and hours of the worker,
(f) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).Original copy of the demand letter and power of attorney certified by the Nepali diplomatic mission in the destination country,
(g) Copy of the contract to be made between the employer organization and the worker,
(h) Copy of the contract to be made between the licensee and the worker,
(i) Other matters as prescribed.

(2) Upon examining the application submitted pursuant to Sub-section (1), if the request of the licensee appears appropriate, the Department shall, within four days from the date of application, grant prior approval to initiate proceedings to send Nepali workers for foreign employment. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).(2A) The Nepali diplomatic mission in the destination country shall send the certified documents mentioned in Clause (f) of Sub-section (1) to the Department within fifteen days. It shall also send information stating whether the employer has arranged air tickets for the worker.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (2), the Department shall not grant prior approval for selecting workers in the following circumstances:-

(a) If the service terms and facilities are unsatisfactory in proportion to the qualifications of the workers demanded by the employer organization,
(b) If the proposed foreign employment appears to be of a nature adversely affecting the dignity, prestige or health of the worker,
(c) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).If it appears unsuitable from the perspective of worker safety, occupational safety and health,
(d) If other circumstances as prescribed exist.

(4) If a decision is made not to grant prior approval pursuant to Sub-section (3), the licensee shall be informed of the reasons for such decision. 16.
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16. Advertisement to be Published: (1) After obtaining prior approval pursuant to Section 15, the licensee shall publish an advertisement for the selection of workers in any national daily newspaper published in Nepali language and on its own website, allowing a period of at least seven days.

(2) The licensee shall, on the same day, provide a copy of the notice sent for publication of the advertisement pursuant to Sub-section (1) to the Department for the purpose of publishing it on the Department's website.

(3) Provisions relating to the publication of the advertisement pursuant to Sub-section (1) and the selection of workers shall be as prescribed. 17. Selection of Worker and Preparation of List: (1) After receiving an application pursuant to Sub-section (3) of Section 15, the licensee shall select workers based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant according to the nature of the work demanded and other matters as prescribed, prepare a list of selected persons, post such list on the notice board of the licensee's office, and submit one copy thereof to the Department.

(2) If a complaint is lodged with the Department alleging any irregularity in the preparation of the list of workers pursuant to Sub-section (1), or if the Department itself comes to know of such irregularity through any means, the Department may immediately conduct a necessary inquiry into the matter, and if upon such inquiry any irregularity as alleged is found, the Department shall order the immediate suspension of all activities related to worker selection. 18. Approval Required to Take Passport Abroad: If a licensee needs to take the passport of persons selected to go for foreign employment pursuant to Section 17 abroad for a visa, the licensee shall obtain the approval of the Department. 19.
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18. Approval Required to Take Passport Abroad: If a licensee needs to take the passport of persons selected to go for foreign employment pursuant to Section 17 abroad for a visa, the licensee shall obtain the approval of the Department. 19. Provisions Relating to Foreign Employment Permit Sticker: (1) After obtaining the visa for workers selected pursuant to Section 17, the licensee shall, before sending such workers for foreign employment, submit a written request to the Department for a Foreign Employment Permit (Sticker) attaching the following particulars:-

(a) Certificate of having undergone skill-based training, if required for any work, and certificate of orientation training,
(b) Medical fitness certificate,
(c) Certificate of insurance,
(d) Contract made between the licensee and the worker,
(e) Contract made between the employer organization and the worker,
(f) Receipt or bank voucher of the amount paid by the worker to the licensee,
(g) Other matters as prescribed.

(2) Upon examining the particulars submitted pursuant to Sub-section (1), if they are found to match the particulars submitted pursuant to Section 15, the Department shall, within three days, affix a Foreign Employment Permit (Sticker) on the passport of such workers.

(3) If the information provided pursuant to Sub-section (1) is found to differ from the particulars submitted pursuant to Section 15, the Department may prohibit the licensee from sending workers for foreign employment, and shall inform the licensee of the reasons for such prohibition. 20. Sending for Foreign Employment: (1) Deleted by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018). The licensee shall send the concerned worker for foreign employment within the specified period for entry into the concerned country, or if no period is specified, within three months from the date of obtaining the foreign employment permit Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018)..

(2) If unable to send the worker for foreign employment within the time limit pursuant to Sub-section (1), the concerned licensee shall refund the amount received from the concerned worker along with an additional Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018). twenty-five percent per annum of such amount within thirty days.

(3) If a worker refuses or is unable to go for foreign employment after the visa has been obtained, the licensee, while refunding the amount to the worker, shall deduct only the visa fee and refund the remaining amount. Provided that, if the worker refused to go due to terms differing from those advertised after obtaining prior approval, the visa fee shall not be deducted. 21.
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Provided that, if the worker refused to go due to terms differing from those advertised after obtaining prior approval, the visa fee shall not be deducted. 21. Person May Go for Foreign Employment Individually: (1) If a person wishes to go abroad individually for the purpose of foreign employment, the person shall submit an application to the Department for approval stating the following matters:-

(a) The country to which the person wishes to go for employment,
(b) The nature of work to be done abroad,
(c) Letter of acceptance provided by the employer organization,
(d) Agreement paper clearly stating the terms and facilities of employment,
(e) Certificate of having received orientation training,
(f) Medical fitness certificate.

(2) After receiving the application pursuant to Sub-section (1), the Department shall, upon necessary inquiry, if the applicant's request appears appropriate, grant approval for the applicant to go abroad for employment, and while granting such approval, the Department shall require the submission of proof of insurance.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section, no licensee shall send workers individually. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).21A. Complaint May Be Lodged: (1) A complaint may be lodged regarding matters that can be complained about under this Act also by post or electronic means, and the Department or office shall register such complaint and take action.

(2) Regarding matters that can be complained of to the Department under this Act, a complaint may also be lodged with the concerned Chief District Officer at the district level.

(3) If a complaint lodged with the Chief District Officer pursuant to Sub-section (2) is against a licensee organization, the complaint shall be sent to the Department within seven days.

(4) The Chief District Officer may, concerning a complaint lodged against any person pursuant to Sub-section (2), conduct an inquiry and, if it appears necessary to provide compensation to the worker or their representative, facilitate a settlement by mediating between both parties to provide compensation, and shall inform the Department of such settlement.

(5) If a settlement cannot be reached pursuant to Sub-section (4), or if the nature of the complaint itself does not appear suitable for mediation, the Chief District Officer shall send the original complaint to the Department for necessary action. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).21B.
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Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075 (2018).21B. Provisions Relating to Re-permission for Foreign Employment: (1) A worker wishing to obtain re-permission for foreign employment shall submit an application to the concerned body with the required documents as prescribed.

(2) A worker who is abroad may obtain permission for foreign employment a maximum of two times from the Nepali diplomatic mission responsible for the concerned country.

(3) Other provisions relating to re-permission for foreign employment shall be as prescribed. 22. Domestic Airport to be Used: (1) While sending workers for foreign employment, the licensee shall arrange to send them using domestic airports.

(2) If it is necessary to use a foreign airport for sending workers due to reasons such as unavailability of air tickets from the domestic airport pursuant to Sub-section (1), prior approval of the Department must be obtained.

(3) While going outside Nepal to use a foreign airport with the approval of the Department pursuant to Sub-section (2), the worker shall register at the departure point's immigration office as prescribed. 23. Minimum Remittance May Be Prescribed: The Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, prescribe the minimum remuneration to be received by workers going for foreign employment. 24. Service Fee and Promotion Expenses: (1) The Government of Nepal shall prescribe the maximum limit of the amount that an organization may charge per worker, including service fee and promotion expenses, for any specific country or company.

(2) After the licensee informs that the visa has been obtained from the country to which the worker selected for foreign employment is going, the worker shall deposit the amount as per the contract in the office or bank account of the licensee.

(3) If the amount is deposited in the office of the licensee pursuant to Sub-section (2), a receipt thereof shall be given to the worker. Explanation: For the purposes of this Section, "Promotion Expenses" means the visa fee incurred by the licensee while sending a worker to employment and the various expenses incurred in Nepal and abroad while making the worker's quota available. 25.