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National ID and Registration Act, 2020

12. Correction of Details: (1) If there is any error in the details mentioned in the Identity Card or if details need to be added or removed, the concerned person shall submit an application in the format as prescribed to the body or authority prescribed, requesting correction or addition/removal of such details.

(2) Details may be corrected based on the application under sub-section (1).

(3) When correcting details under this section, the Identity Number shall not be changed. 13. Cancellation of Identity Card: (1) The Ministry or an authority designated by the Ministry may cancel an Identity Card in any of the following circumstances:-

 (a) If a person who is not eligible under Section 4 has obtained an Identity Card,
 (b) If an Identity Card has been obtained by submitting false details,
 (c) If a foreign citizen has obtained an Identity Card contrary to this Act,
 (d) If the person who has obtained the Identity Card is not a citizen of Nepal.

(2) A person dissatisfied with a decision to cancel an Identity Card under sub-section (1) may appeal to the concerned High Court within thirty-five days from the date of receipt of notice of such decision. 14. Identity Card Ceasing to Exist: (1) If the person who has obtained an Identity Card dies, the Identity Card of the deceased shall not remain valid.

(2) In the circumstance under sub-section (1) where the Identity Card ceases to exist, the record thereof shall be updated, and the details of the deceased kept in the data repository and records shall be preserved securely. 15. Recording of Investigation: (1) If proceedings for the cancellation of an Identity Card obtained by a person under Section 13 have been initiated, the Department shall indicate in the electronic record relating to the Identity Card of the concerned person that proceedings are ongoing, preventing the use of the Identity Card until the conclusion of the proceedings.

(2) If it appears that the Identity Card is to be maintained as a result of the proceedings under sub-section (1), arrangements shall be made so that the record of such investigation remains only in the data repository. 16.
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16. Provision Regarding Duplicate: (1) If an Identity Card taken under this Act is lost, destroyed, becomes unusable, if details on the visible part of the Identity Card need to be changed, or if the Identity Card cannot be used for any other reason, the concerned person shall submit an application in the prescribed format to the Local Authority to obtain a duplicate thereof.

(2) If an application is submitted under sub-section (1) and upon investigation the fact is found to be true, the Local Authority shall forward it with a recommendation to the Department, and the Department shall, after noting the record and collecting a fee as prescribed, provide a duplicate of the Identity Card to the applicant.

(3) Other provisions relating to the duplicate Identity Card shall be as prescribed. Chapter-3

Provisions Relating to Registration

17. Registrar: (1) For the purpose of this Act, the Director General of the Department shall be the Central Registrar.

(2) The employee authorized to act as the administrative head of the ward office of each Rural Municipality or Municipality, the officer designated to perform registration-related work in Nepali missions abroad, and other officials designated by the Director General shall act as local Registrars under the authority of the Central Registrar.

(3) For registration management, each ward office and other offices designated by the Ministry shall act as local registration offices. 18.
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18. Notification of Vital Event: (1) In the following circumstances, the following persons shall notify the office of the local Registrar by filling in the form as prescribed within thirty-five days of the occurrence of such event for the registration of the vital event:-

 (a) Notification of birth by the father or mother, and in their absence, by a person of the family who has attained the age of eighteen years,
 (b) Notification of death by the father, mother, husband, wife, son or daughter, and in their absence, by a person of the family who has attained the age of eighteen years,
 (c) Notification of marriage by both husband and wife,
 (d) Notification of divorce by either of the concerned persons whose marriage has been dissolved,
 (e) Notification of migration by a person of the family who has attained the age of eighteen years.

(2) If the vital event occurs outside Nepal, the person having the duty to notify under sub-section (1) shall notify the concerned mission within thirty-five days, or within thirty-five days after arriving in Nepal, notify the office of the local Registrar.

(3) A person having the duty to notify a vital event under sub-section (1) may grant a power of attorney to any person for the registration of such notification.

(4) In the absence of a person having the duty to notify a vital event under sub-section (1), a person as prescribed shall make such notification.

(5) When notifying a vital event under this section, arrangements may be made to notify through electronic means as prescribed. 19.
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19. Registration of Vital Event: (1) Upon receipt of a notification under Section 18, the local Registrar or an authorized employee of the mission shall, as follows, register such event in the relevant registration book:-

 (a) Check whether the form filled by the person coming to notify is correct or not, and if not correct, have it corrected, and
 (b) If the person coming to notify is illiterate, fill the form himself/herself or have it filled according to what that person says, read it out, and have the thumbprint of that person affixed.

(2) While registering a notification of divorce, registration shall be done also considering the decision made by the court in that respect.

(3) If a vital event is brought for registration after the expiry of the period under sub-section (1) or (2) of Section 18, such vital event shall be registered upon levying a late fee as prescribed.

(4) After a vital event is registered under this section, the local Registrar or the mission shall send the details thereof to the Department.

(5) Based on the details received under sub-section (4), the Department shall update the details in the personal record of the concerned person.

(6) If any vital event of a foreigner residing in Nepal needs to be registered, notification shall be made to the local Registrar of the place where the foreigner resides, along with evidence as prescribed.

(7) While making notification under sub-section (6), in the case of a foreign citizen whose diplomatic mission is located in Nepal, the recommendation of the concerned diplomatic mission shall also be submitted.

(8) After receiving notification under sub-section (6), the local Registrar shall conduct necessary inquiry and register the vital event of such foreigner.

(9) Other provisions relating to the notification and registration of vital events of foreigners residing in Nepal shall be as prescribed. 20. Issuance of Certificate: (1) After the notification of a vital event is registered under Section 19, the local Registrar shall issue a certificate of registration of the vital event to the persons under sub-section (1) of Section 18.

(2) While registering vital events other than the death registration of a person residing in a district where the Identity Card has been implemented under Section 3, a certificate of registration of such vital event shall be issued only after the Identity Number under this Act has been obtained.

(3) Other provisions relating to the issuance of certificates of vital events under this section shall be as prescribed. 21.
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21. Acts Not to be Registered or Certified: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, vital events including marriage that are void ab initio under the prevailing law shall not be registered or certified.

(2) If a vital event is brought for registration under sub-section (1), a separate record of such event shall be kept and submitted to the concerned body or authority for action under the prevailing law.

(3) Nothing contained in this section shall adversely affect the registration of the birth of a child born as a result of a void marriage. 22. Issuance of Copy of Registration Certificate: (1) If the certificate of registration provided under Section 20 is lost, destroyed in any way, or it is proven that it cannot be used, the concerned person shall submit an application to the office of the concerned local Registrar.

(2) If the content of the application submitted under sub-section (1) appears reasonable, the concerned local Registrar shall issue a copy of the registration certificate upon collecting a prescribed fee. 23. Deployment of Employees to Prepare Family Rolls: (1) If it appears necessary to prepare rolls for the purpose of registering vital events and preparing civil records, the Ministry may deploy employees for that work.

(2) It shall be the duty of the concerned person to provide the details requested or answer the questionnaire asked by the employee deployed under sub-section (1). 24. Validity of Registration: The certificate of registration provided under Section 20 shall be evidence of the occurrence of the vital event. Such evidence may be submitted to any office or court and used in personal transactions. Provided that, if it is proven that a person has obtained a certificate of registration by submitting false details, such certificate of registration shall be canceled by the Local Authority. 25. Correction of Details: (1) If the name, surname, age, or other details mentioned in the certificate of registration of any vital event need to be corrected, the concerned person may submit an application in the prescribed format to the office of the local Registrar once.

(2) Upon receipt of the application given under sub-section (1), the local Registrar shall investigate the matter and, if deemed appropriate, may correct the age, name, surname, or other details in the registration book and the certificate of registration once.

(3) The local Registrar shall also provide information about the correction made under sub-section (2) to the Department.
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Based on the details thus received, if the concerned person has an Identity Number, the Department shall also correct the details of such person in that Identity Number.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, the details of any person in the registration book under this Act and in the certificate of registration provided shall not be corrected more than once. 26. Inspection of Vital Event Registration Book: If the concerned person wishes to see the vital event and civil record registration book kept in the office of the concerned local Registrar, the concerned Registrar shall allow inspection of the registration book upon collecting a prescribed fee. 27. Submission of Details: (1) The local Registrar shall, as soon as possible, send the details of the vital events registered each month to the Central Registrar and the concerned body of the provincial government.

(2) Based on the details received under sub-section (1), the Central Registrar and the concerned body of the provincial government shall update the records and publish an annual report. 28. Duty to Provide Assistance: (1) If the concerned Rural Municipality, Municipality, or Ward Office learns of a vital event that is required to be registered under this Act, it shall remind and persuade the concerned person and provide necessary assistance in registering the notification of such event.

(2) It shall be the duty of the concerned Rural Municipality, Municipality, and the body conducting local administration to provide necessary assistance to employees or Registrars deployed in the course of work relating to National Identity Card and registration required to be done under this Act or the rules made under this Act. 29. Special Provisions Regarding Event Registration: (1) A person who adopts a son or daughter under the prevailing law shall register a notification thereof with the concerned local Registrar.

(2) If a person has a stillbirth or a child dies immediately after birth, a notification thereof may be registered with the local Registrar.

(3) Other provisions relating to the registration of notifications submitted under sub-section (1) or (2) and the issuance of certificates by registering events accordingly shall be as prescribed. Chapter-4

Electronic Data Repository Management

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Electronic Data Repository Management

30. Establishment of Electronic Data Repository: (1) There shall be a central electronic data repository for the integrated storage and use of personal and biometric details collected under this Act.

(2) Arrangements shall be made for linking between the data repository established under sub-section (1) and data repositories in various government offices and bodies.

(3) Details collected by provinces, districts, and local levels under the prevailing law may be linked to the data repository under sub-section (1).

(4) Arrangements shall be made for backup of the data stored under sub-section (1) at the Department and also at the Government Data Center designated by the Government of Nepal.

(5) Other provisions relating to data entry, backup, data processing, and use in the data repository under this section shall be as prescribed. 31. Use of Details Collected by Other Bodies: At the time of commencement of this Act, the Department may, as per a decision of the Government of Nepal, use personal or biometric details of persons collected by bodies authorized under the prevailing law, details and data in electronic form, for the purpose of the Identity Card. 32. Updating Details: (1) The Department may update the data repository on the following basis:-

 (a) Vital events registered under this Act and the prevailing law,
 (b) Details received from the concerned office or body as prescribed.

(2) For the purpose of sub-section (1), in the case of a district where the Identity Card has been implemented under Section 3, the details of such person in the data repository shall be automatically updated based on the registration of the vital event.

(3) In the case of a district where the Identity Card has not been implemented, the details maintained upon registration of the vital event shall be recorded through electronic means, and details shall be updated by linking such record with the data repository.

(4) While updating details in the data repository, the update shall be made on the basis of the Identity Number of the same person whose details are to be updated.

(5) If any doubt arises regarding the details registered by a person, the details in the electronic data repository shall be considered as the main basis. 33.
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33. Biometric and Personal Details to be Confidential: (1) The biometric and personal details of a person kept in the data repository shall be kept confidential and shall not be made available to any other body except in the circumstances under Section 34.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), there shall be no bar for the Department to confidentially verify, deduplicate, and identify the details of persons in the data repository and provide the results thereof to the concerned body or authority under the law for the following purposes:-

 (a) If requested by an authority authorized under the prevailing law for the investigation and prosecution of an offence,
 (b) If requested by a court,
 (c) If requested by the concerned person. 34. Access to and Use of Data Repository: (1) For the purpose of providing public services, a body designated by the Government of Nepal may use the data and details in the Department as necessary, while maintaining the personal privacy of the person.

(2) Government bodies and institutions fully owned by the Government of Nepal may be allowed to use the data and details in the Department as prescribed, while maintaining the personal privacy of the person.

(3) For the purpose of verifying the details of the concerned person by a body providing services to citizens under the prevailing law, such body may be given controlled access to the data in the Department as prescribed.

(4) The extent to which other bodies may have access to or use the data and details collected and stored under this Act shall be as prescribed by the Government of Nepal, not prejudicial to Section 33. 35.
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35. Security of Data Repository: (1) For the systematic and secure management of the data repository, there shall be a Data Security Committee as follows:-

 (a) Secretary of the Ministry - Chairperson
 (b) Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers - Member
 (c) Director General - Member-Secretary

(2) If a situation arises where all details of persons in the data repository need to be obtained at once for the purpose of this Act, the Data Security Committee under sub-section (1) shall obtain the data only with the mandatory presence of all members of the Committee.

(3) If regular work cannot be performed from the primary data repository at the Department as a result of a disaster or technical malfunction in the system, the Data Security Committee under sub-section (1) shall make necessary arrangements to resume work from the backup data repository at the Department or the Government Data Center.

(4) The Data Security Committee under sub-section (1) shall cause to make necessary arrangements for technical security, including security of the data repository, security of vital event registration records, security of the Identity Card, network-level security, and application-level security in the Identity Card and Registration Management System.

(5) Necessary arrangements may be made so that the concerned person can view, as prescribed, the details of access obtained by any body or person to the personal details of that person in the data repository.

(6) The meeting of the Committee under sub-section (1) shall be held at least twice a year. Other procedures relating to the meeting of the Committee shall be as determined by the Committee itself. Chapter-5

Institutional Arrangements

36. Power to Issue Directions: The Government of Nepal may make necessary decisions and issue directions on policy matters, including the operation, management, and security of the National Identity Card and Registration System. 37.
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Institutional Arrangements

36. Power to Issue Directions: The Government of Nepal may make necessary decisions and issue directions on policy matters, including the operation, management, and security of the National Identity Card and Registration System. 37. Coordination Committee: (1) For maintaining coordination among the concerned bodies regarding the management, implementation, and access to and use of the data repository of the National Identity Card and Registration, and for performing necessary work relating to the implementation of the Identity Card and Registration, there shall be a National Identity Card and Registration Coordination Committee as follows:-

 (a) Secretary of the Ministry - Chairperson
 (b) Inspector General of Nepal Police - Member
 (c) Joint Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (looking after the concerned division) - Member
 (d) Joint Secretary, Ministry (looking after the concerned division) - Member
 (e) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal (looking after the concerned division) - Member
 (f) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal (looking after the concerned division) - Member
 (g) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Nepal (looking after the concerned division) - Member
 (h) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Government of Nepal (looking after the concerned division) - Member
 (i) Director General, Central Bureau of Statistics - Member
 (j) Director General, Department of Information Technology - Member
 (k) Director General - Member-Secretary

(2) The procedure relating to the meeting of the Coordination Committee shall be as determined by the Committee itself.

(3) Officials of other concerned bodies may be invited to the meeting of the Coordination Committee as required. 38. Functions, Duties, and Powers of the Coordination Committee: The functions, duties, and powers of the Coordination Committee shall be as follows:-

 (a) To coordinate the work of Identity Card and Registration Management,
 (b) To monitor and supervise the work and activities of the Department,
 (c) To make necessary coordination for implementing directives received from the Ministry regarding Identity Card and Registration Management,
 (d) To implement the security provisions determined and updated by the Data Security Committee,

 Provided that such security methods determined and updated for the security of the system shall remain confidential.

 (e) To recommend to the Government of Nepal regarding the upgrade of the Identity Card and Registration System, expansion of scope, system change, and overall management of the system,
 (f) To perform other functions as prescribed. 39.
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39. Department of National Identity Card and Registration: (1) For the purpose of performing work relating to National Identity Card and Registration Management under this Act, there shall be a Department of National Identity Card and Registration under the Ministry.

(2) As per a decision of the Government of Nepal, the Department may establish branch offices or units and conduct work. 40. Director General: (1) An officer of the Nepal Administration Service, Class I (First Class Gazetted) shall serve as the Director General of the Department.

(2) The main responsibility for the operation, management, security, coordination, and supervision of the Identity Card and Registration System shall lie with the Director General.

(3) In addition to the functions, duties, and powers mentioned elsewhere in this Act, the functions, duties, and powers of the Director General shall be as follows:-

 (a) To collect or cause to collect applications for National Identity Card and Registration,
 (b) To investigate, register, and issue Identity Numbers and Identity Cards based on applications submitted for National Identity Card and Registration,
 (c) To make necessary provisions for securely and systematically keeping the data repository and records relating to Identity Cards and Registration,
 (d) To maintain the confidentiality of the data repository and related records,
 (e) To make arrangements for information exchange between the National Identity Card and Registration System and the data repositories and information technology systems of other bodies,
 (f) To coordinate, monitor, supervise, and evaluate the work and activities performed by the Department as the administrative head of the Department,
 (g) To perform or cause to perform work by making necessary security arrangements in coordination with security bodies during the management of the National Identity Card and Registration System,
 (h) To implement or cause to implement the policy of the Government of Nepal relating to National Identity Card, Registration, and Social Security,
 (i) To contact and coordinate with national and international bodies and organizations relating to Identity Card and Registration technology with the approval of the Government of Nepal, and to exchange necessary cooperation for technology development and capacity building with such bodies or organizations,
 (j) To implement or cause to implement acts, rules, directives, guidelines, procedures, and standards relating to National Identity Card, Registration, and Social Security,
 (k) To perform or cause to perform other functions assigned by the Government of Nepal, the Coordination Committee, and the Data Security Committee from time to time. Chapter-6

Offences and Punishments

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Offences and Punishments

41. Offences and Punishments: (1) If any person commits any of the following acts, it shall be deemed to be an offence under this Act:-

 (a) Destroying, damaging, deleting, tampering with, rendering useless, giving to an unauthorized person, creating false information, stealing, or destroying any detail or information in the records and data repository relating to National Identity Card and Registration, or damaging the physical infrastructure, electronic data, or data system including the data repository, computer system, or network structure with the intention of stealing or destroying,
 (b) Stealing, damaging, destroying, or unauthorizedly altering any computer program, computer software, computer system, or computer resource code (source code) used for the data repository, communication network, or Identity Card printing,
 (c) Submitting false details or creating false or fake documents for obtaining an Identity Card or a certificate of registration of a vital event,
 (d) Counterfeiting or forging an Identity Card or a certificate of registration of a vital event,
 (e) Breaching the confidentiality of details in the data repository, Identity Card, and related records except as provided in this Act or the prevailing law,
 (f) Issuing or causing to issue an Identity Card or a certificate of registration of a vital event despite clear grounds that the details are false,
 (g) Obstructing the work or service relating to the collection, processing, or storage of details relating to National Identity Card and Registration, or the provision of services, or work related thereto,
 (h) Arbitrarily adding, removing, erasing, or correcting details in an Identity Card or a certificate of registration of a vital event,
 (i) Obtaining an Identity Card under Section 47 by submitting false details, or arbitrarily adding, removing, erasing, or correcting details in such Identity Card,
 (j) Committing any other act contrary to this Act or the rules made under this Act.

(2) A person committing an offence under clause (a) or (b) of sub-section (1) shall be liable to imprisonment for a term of five years to ten years and a fine of five hundred thousand rupees to one million rupees, in addition to the recovery of damages caused.

(3) A person committing an offence under clause (c), (e), or (f) of sub-section (1) shall be liable to imprisonment for a term of two years to five years and a fine of twenty thousand rupees to fifty thousand rupees.

(4) A person committing an offence under clause (d) of sub-section (1) shall be liable to an additional twenty-five percent of the punishment prescribed for fraud or forgery under the prevailing law.

(5) A person committing an offence under clause (g), (h), (i), or (j) of sub-section (1) shall be liable to imprisonment for a term of three months to six months and a fine of ten thousand rupees to fifty thousand rupees.

(6) A person who abets or acts as an accessory in any manner in the commission of any offence under sub-section (1) shall be liable to half the punishment prescribed for the principal offender.
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Nepal Scout Act, 2050

Seal and Publication Date
2050.8.7

Amending Acts

1. Nepal Scout (First Amendment) Act, 2055 2055.9.22
Certification and Publication Date
2. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 20632. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063 2063.9.14
3. Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 20663. Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066 2066.10.7
4. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2072 2072.11.13
5. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075 2075.11.19

Act No. 27 of the year 2050

Omitted by the Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066. Act made to provide for Nepal Scout

Preamble : Whereas it is desirable to make Nepal Scout more capable and organized in order to participate children and youth of Nepal Omitted by the Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066 in a campaign according to the principles and beliefs of world scouting, to develop their physical, mental and intellectual faculties, to make them disciplined, self-reliant and of good character, to enhance the spirit of service, and to involve them in national development work;

Therefore, Parliament has enacted this Act in the twenty-second year of the reign of His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. 1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Nepal Scout Act, 2050".

(2) This Act shall commence immediately. 2.
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1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Nepal Scout Act, 2050".

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

(a) "Nepal Scout" means the Nepal Scout established pursuant to Section 3.

(b) "National Council" means the National Council constituted pursuant to Section 7.

(b1) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.(b1) "Provincial Council" means the Provincial Council constituted pursuant to Section 9A.

(c) "National Executive Committee" means the National Executive Committee constituted pursuant to Section 10.

(d) "Advisory Council" means the Advisory Council constituted pursuant to Section 13.

(e) "Chief Scout" means the Chief Scout referred to in Section 15.

(f) "Chief Commissioner" means the Chief Commissioner referred to in Section 16.

(g) "Deputy Chief Commissioner" means the Deputy Chief Commissioner referred to in Section 17.

(h) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner referred to in Section 18.

(h1) Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063.(h1) "Member of Nepal Scout" means the Member referred to in Section 18A.

(i) "Secretary" means the National Secretary of Nepal Scout Added by the First Amendment..

(j) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed in the rules made under this Act. 3. Establishment of Nepal Scout: (1) Nepal Scout shall be established to participate children and youth of Nepal Omitted by the Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066 in scouting to the maximum extent possible, to develop their physical, mental and intellectual faculties, to make them disciplined and self-reliant, and to involve them in national development work.

(2) The Nepal Scout established before the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to have been established under this Act.

(3) The central office of Nepal Scout shall be located in the Kathmandu Valley.

(4) Nepal Scout may open offices within Nepal Omitted by the Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066 as required. 4. Nepal Scout to be an Autonomous Body: (1) Nepal Scout shall be an autonomous and organized body with perpetual succession.

(2) Nepal Scout shall have its own separate seal for all its acts and proceedings.

(3) Nepal Scout may acquire, use, sell, or otherwise dispose of movable and immovable property like an individual.

(4) Nepal Scout may sue and be sued in its own name like an individual. 5.
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5. Objectives of Nepal Scout: The objectives of Nepal Scout shall be as follows:-

(a) To acquaint children and youth of Nepal Omitted by the Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066 with the principles, beliefs and spirit propounded by World Scouting, and to make children and youth public servants.

(b) To make children and youth dutiful, disciplined, self-reliant, of good character and capable citizens through the medium of Nepal Scout.

(c) To mobilize or cause to be mobilized Nepal Scout for rescue and relief work of persons affected by natural calamities and accidents.

(d) To carry out or cause to be carried out community service and public welfare related work.

(e) Added by the First Amendment.(e) To conduct or cause to be conducted various programs including adult education to educate every class and group of society.

(f) Added by the First Amendment.(f) To mobilize or cause to be mobilized youth manpower to conduct various public utility programs related to health, environment, soil conservation and utilization of natural resources. 5A. Scout Law and Promise: Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063.The Scout Law and Promise of Nepal Scout shall be as prescribed. 6. Organization of Nepal Scout: The organization of Nepal Scout shall be as follows, and their collective form shall constitute the structure of Nepal Scout:-

(a) National Council,

(b1) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.(b1) Provincial Council,

(b) National Executive Committee,

(c) Advisory Council. 7.
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7. Constitution of National Council: (1) There shall be a National Council as the supreme body of Nepal Scout.

(2) The National Council shall be constituted as follows:-

(a) Chief Scout - Chairperson

(b) Chief Commissioner - Vice-Chairperson

(c) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.(c) Three members from among the members of the Federal Parliament - Member

(d) Member, National Planning Commission (looking after education) - Member

(d1) Added by the First Amendment.(d1) Governor, Nepal Rastra Bank - Member

(e) Amended by the First Amendment.(e) Secretary, Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.Ministry of Youth and Sports - Member

(f) Amended by the First Amendment.(f) Secretary, Ministry of Finance - Member

(g) Amended by the First Amendment.(g) Secretary, Ministry of Women and Social Welfare - Member

(h) Omitted by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063.(h)

(i) Amended by the First Amendment.(i) Secretary General, Nepal Red Cross Society - Member

(j) Amended by the First Amendment.(j) Five persons from among social workers - Member

(k) Amended by the First Amendment.(k) Three persons from among donors - Member

(l) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.(l) Twenty-eight members, with representation of two women and two men from each Province, sent by election from among themselves by the nationally trained troop members of Nepal Scout of the respective Province - Member

(m) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.(m) Twenty-eight members, with representation of four members from each Province, sent by election from among themselves by the provincial level members of Nepal Scout from their respective Provinces - Member

(n) Secretary - Member-Secretary

(3) For the nomination of members pursuant to clauses (b), (c), (j) and (k) of sub-section (2), the National Council shall constitute a five-member recommendation committee consisting of elected members of the National Council, and the Chief Scout shall nominate the person recommended by such committee as a member of the National Council.
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Provided that, for the first nomination of members under this sub-section, the Chief Scout shall constitute a five-member recommendation committee consisting of elected members of the National Council, and the Chief Scout shall nominate the person recommended by such committee as a member of the National Council.

(4) Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063.(4) The election of members pursuant to clauses (l) and (m) of sub-section (2) shall be as prescribed.

(5) The term of office of nominated and elected members of the National Council shall be four years. 8. Functions, Duties and Powers of National Council: (1) The functions, duties and powers of the National Council shall be as follows:-

(a) To determine the policy and program of Nepal Scout.

(b) To give directives and guidance to the National Executive Committee.

(c) To pass the budget of Nepal Scout.

(d) To make necessary rules relating to the operation of Nepal Scout.

(e) To evaluate or cause to be evaluated the performance of Nepal Scout.

(f) To discuss and pass the annual programs and reports presented at the meeting of the National Council.

(g) To appoint an auditor for auditing the accounts of Nepal Scout and fix remuneration.

(h) To do or cause to be done other works as prescribed for the fulfillment of the objectives of Nepal Scout.

(2) The National Council may, if it deems necessary, consult any domestic or foreign expert or advisor. 9. Meeting of National Council: (1) The meeting of the National Council shall ordinarily be held once a year.

(2) The meeting of the National Council shall be chaired by the Chairperson of the National Council, and in his/her absence, by the Vice-Chairperson of the National Council. In the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the National Council, a member chosen by the members of the National Council from among themselves shall chair the meeting of the National Council.

(3) Other procedures relating to the meeting of the National Council shall be as determined by the National Council itself.

(4) The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, members and Member-Secretary of the National Council may receive meeting allowance as prescribed for attending the meeting. Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.9A. Constitution and Functions, Duties and Powers of Provincial Council: The constitution and functions, duties and powers of the Provincial Council shall be as prescribed. 10.
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Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.9A. Constitution and Functions, Duties and Powers of Provincial Council: The constitution and functions, duties and powers of the Provincial Council shall be as prescribed. 10. Constitution of National Executive Committee: (1) There shall be a National Executive Committee to act as the executive body of Nepal Scout.

(2) The National Executive Committee shall be constituted as follows:-

(a) Chief Commissioner - Chairperson

(b) Deputy Chief Commissioner - Member

Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063.(c) Representative, Ministry of Youth and Sports - Member

Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.(d) Seven members from among the elected members of the National Council, ensuring representation of all Provinces - Member

(e) Commissioners - Member

(f) Secretary - Member-Secretary

(3) The term of office of members other than ex-officio members of the National Executive Committee shall be four years.

(4) For the nomination of members pursuant to clause (d) of sub-section (2), the National Council shall constitute a five-member recommendation committee consisting of elected members of the National Council, and the Chief Scout shall nominate the person recommended by such committee as a member of the National Executive Committee. Provided that, for the first nomination of members under this sub-section, the Chief Scout shall constitute a five-member recommendation committee consisting of elected members of the National Council, and the Chief Scout shall nominate the person recommended by such committee as a member of the National Executive Committee. 11. Functions, Duties and Powers of National Executive Committee: The functions, duties and powers of the National Executive Committee shall be as follows:-

(a) To obey or cause to be obeyed the directives given by the National Council.

(b) To implement or cause to be implemented the decisions of the National Council.

(c) To prepare the annual program, budget, progress report, audit report and other reports and proposals of Nepal Scout and submit them to the National Council for approval or ratification.

(d) To operate, protect, supervise, enter into agreements, contracts or leases concerning movable and immovable property of Nepal Scout.

(e) To accept financial and other assistance received for Nepal Scout.

(f) To transfer movable and immovable property of Nepal Scout with the approval of the National Council.

(g) To cause scouting to be carried out in rescue and relief work including other humanitarian service activities in natural calamities or accidents.

(h) To constitute committees, sub-committees or task forces as necessary to carry out work in accordance with the objectives of Nepal Scout.
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Added by the First Amendment.(h1) To prepare necessary rules relating to the operation of Nepal Scout and submit them to the National Council for approval.

(i) To do or cause to be done other works necessary for the fulfillment of the objectives of Nepal Scout. 12. Meeting of National Executive Committee: (1) The meeting of the National Executive Committee shall ordinarily be held four times a year.

(2) The meeting of the National Executive Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson of the National Executive Committee, and in his/her absence, the Deputy Chief Commissioner shall chair the meeting of the National Executive Committee.

(3) Other procedures relating to the meeting of the National Executive Committee shall be as determined by the National Executive Committee itself.

(4) The meeting allowance payable to the Chairperson, members and Member-Secretary of the National Executive Committee for attending the meeting shall be as prescribed. 13. Advisory Council: (1) There shall be an Advisory Council to provide necessary assistance and advice to Nepal Scout.

(2) The constitution and functions, duties and powers of the Advisory Council shall be as prescribed. Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063.14. Patron: (1) The Prime Minister shall be the Patron of Nepal Scout.

(2) It shall be the duty of Nepal Scout to follow the directives given by the Patron. 14A. X

15. Chief Scout: The Minister of State for Education and Sports shall be the Chief Scout of Nepal Scout. 16. Chief Commissioner: (1) The term of office of the Chief Commissioner shall be four years.

(2) The functions, duties and powers of the Chief Commissioner shall be as prescribed. 17. Deputy Chief Commissioner: (1) The Chief Scout shall, on the recommendation of the Chief Commissioner, appoint Added by the First Amendment.two persons, one woman and one man, from among the Commissioners to the position of Deputy Chief Commissioner.

(2) The term of office of the Deputy Chief Commissioner shall be four years.

(3) In the absence of the Chief Commissioner, the senior Deputy Chief Commissioner among the Deputy Chief Commissioners shall perform the work of the Chief Commissioner.

(4) Other functions, duties and powers of the Deputy Chief Commissioner shall be as prescribed. 18. Commissioner: Amended by the First Amendment.(1) For the effective conduct of the work to be done by Nepal Scout under this Act or the rules made under this Act, up to fifteen persons shall be appointed to the position of Commissioner from among the elected members of the National Council, as prescribed.

(2) The term of office of a Commissioner shall be four years.
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Added by the First Amendment.(2A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), if it is determined by the National Executive Committee that a Commissioner has become incapable of performing his/her official duties due to physical or mental illness or any other reason, the Chief Scout shall remove him/her from the position of Commissioner. If removed in such manner, or if the position of Commissioner becomes vacant for any other reason, another person may be appointed to that position for the remaining term by completing the procedure pursuant to sub-section (1). Provided that no Commissioner shall be deprived of the opportunity to present a defence before removal.

(3) The functions, duties and powers of a Commissioner shall be as prescribed. Added by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2063.18A. Member of Nepal Scout: (1) For a person to become a member of Nepal Scout, such person must fulfill the following qualifications:-

(a) Have received scout training as prescribed,

(b) Not have taken membership of any political party, and

(c) Not be engaged in political activities.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (b) and (c) of sub-section (1), the provision of those clauses shall not be deemed to prevent institutional representation in the National Council, Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.Provincial Council, Executive Council and Advisory Council.

(3) Other provisions relating to the membership of Nepal Scout shall be as prescribed. 19. Secretary: (1) The Secretary shall be a full-time officer of Nepal Scout. Amended by the First Amendment.(2) The Secretary shall be appointed from among the elected members of the National Council as prescribed.

(3) The term of office of the Secretary shall be four years.

(4) The Secretary shall perform the work of Nepal Scout under the supervision of the National Council, the National Executive Committee and the Chief Commissioner.

(5) It shall be the responsibility of the Secretary to implement or cause to be implemented the decisions made by the National Council and the National Executive Committee.

(6) Other functions, duties and powers of the Secretary shall be as prescribed.

(7) The remuneration and facilities of the Secretary shall be as prescribed. 20. Provisions relating to Employees: (1) Nepal Scout shall have employees as necessary.

(2) Provisions relating to the posts, qualifications, remuneration and conditions of service and facilities of employees pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. 21.