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Nepal Academy of Science and Technology Act, 1992

The Assembly may consider the report and give necessary directions to the Service Commission. Chapter - 7

Office Bearers, Central Office, Committees and Other Bodies

19. Deputy Vice-Chancellor: (1) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief officer working full-time in the Academy. Added by the First Amendment.(1a) For recommending appointment to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, a committee shall be formed by the Chancellor consisting of the Vice-Chancellor as Chairperson and two members of the Assembly, and the Chancellor shall appoint the person recommended by such committee from among persons who have made outstanding contributions in the field of science and technology to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

(2) The term of office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be Amended by the First Amendment.four years. He/she may be reappointed to the same position for one more term.

(3) The responsibility of implementing or causing to implement the decisions and directions made by the Assembly and the Council shall lie with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

(4) It shall be the duty of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor to comply with and cause to comply with this Act or the rules or regulations made under this Act.

(5) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall have general control over all activities of the Academy.

(6) Other functions, duties and powers of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be as prescribed.

(7) The remuneration, facilities and other conditions of service of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be as prescribed.

(8) If the Deputy Vice-Chancellor considers that any act under this Act or the rules or regulations made under this Act must be done immediately, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor may perform such act and shall give information thereof to the Assembly as soon as possible. Added by the First Amendment.19A. Removal from Office: (1) If one-fourth of the existing members of the Assembly submit a written application to the Chancellor stating that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or the Chairperson of the Service Commission has not fulfilled the responsibilities according to his/her office, an investigation committee shall be formed by the Chancellor consisting of the Vice-Chancellor as Chairperson and two members of the Assembly.

(2) The committee formed pursuant to sub-section (1) shall make necessary investigation in relation thereto and submit its report to the Assembly.

(3) If, upon the report submitted pursuant to sub-section (2), the Assembly recommends by a majority of the total number of members that the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or the Chairperson of the Service Commission has not fulfilled the responsibilities according to his/her office, he/she shall be removed by the Chancellor. Provided that before being recommended for removal in such manner, they shall not be deprived of an opportunity to submit their defense. 20.
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Provided that before being recommended for removal in such manner, they shall not be deprived of an opportunity to submit their defense. 20. Secretary: (1) The Chancellor shall appoint the Secretary of the Academy on the recommendation of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

(2) The Secretary shall be an officer working full-time in the Academy.

(3) The term of office of the Secretary shall be four years. He/she may be reappointed to the same position for one time.

(4) The employees, finance and fund and other general administration of the Academy shall be under the Secretary. He/she shall perform other work as prescribed under the supervision of the Council and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

(5) The functions, duties and powers, and remuneration, facilities and other conditions of service of the Secretary shall be as prescribed. 21. Central Office of the Academy: (1) There shall be a Central Office of the Academy.

(2) The organization, functions, duties and powers of the Central Office shall be as prescribed. 22. Committees: (1) Various committees may be formed as necessary on matters falling within the purview of the Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Assembly, Council and other office bearers.

(2) The functions, duties, powers and procedures of the committees pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. 23. Other Bodies: (1) For fulfilling the objectives of the Academy, if the Assembly considers necessary, it may establish appropriate bodies from time to time. Such bodies shall be under the Central Office.

(2) The organization, functions, duties, powers and procedures of the bodies pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. Chapter - 8

Fund, Accounts and Audit of the Academy

24. Fund of the Academy: (1) There shall be a Fund of the Academy.

(2) The Fund pursuant to sub-section (1) shall consist of the following amounts:-

(a) Amount received from the Government of Nepal,

(b) Amount of loans, subscriptions, assistance, grants or donations received from any person, institution or country,

(c) Amount received from any other source.

(3) The amount of the Fund of the Academy shall be deposited by opening an account in any commercial bank.

(4) The operation of the Fund and account of the Academy shall be as prescribed.

(5) All expenses of the Academy shall be borne from the Fund pursuant to sub-section (2).

(6) The Council may make appropriate investment of the amount of the Fund of the Academy without adversely affecting the interest of the Academy. 25. Accounts and Audit: (1) The accounts of the income and expenditure of the Academy shall be maintained in accordance with the prevailing law.
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25. Accounts and Audit: (1) The accounts of the income and expenditure of the Academy shall be maintained in accordance with the prevailing law. Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act to Make Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.(2) The audit of the Academy shall be conducted by the Auditor General. Chapter - 9

Miscellaneous

Amended by the Second Amendment.26. Annual Report: (1) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall submit the annual report relating to the activities of the Academy to the Assembly within the prescribed period, and the Assembly may consider such report and give necessary directions. The report shall be finalized in accordance with the directions so received.

(2) The report pursuant to sub-section (1) shall, among other things, include the major work done by the Academy in the field of science and technology, achievements made in the field of science and technology and their industrial or practical application, details of income and expenditure, details of expenses incurred in each area of study, research and administration.

(3) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall submit the report finalized after consideration by the Assembly pursuant to sub-section (1) to the Prime Minister.

(4) The Prime Minister shall cause the report submitted pursuant to sub-section (3) to be made public through Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act to Make Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.the Minister for Education, Science and Technology. 27. Delegation of Powers: The Assembly may delegate all or some of the powers available to it under this Act or the rules or regulations made under this Act to the Council. 28. Liaison Ministry: The Academy shall maintain liaison with the Government of Nepal through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of the Government of Nepal. 29. Government of Nepal may give Directions: Amended by the First Amendment.For the fulfillment of the objectives of this Act, the Government of Nepal may give necessary directions to the Academy, and it shall be the duty of the Academy to comply with such directions. 30. Repealed by the Income Tax Act, 2058

31. Power to Make Rules or Regulations: (1) The Assembly may make necessary rules for the implementation of the objectives of this Act.

(2) Subject to this Act and the rules made under this Act, the Council may make necessary regulations for the conduct of the work of the Academy. 32. Saving: The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology established under the provisions relating to the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology by His Majesty the King shall be deemed to have been established by this Act and shall continue.
Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2049

Certification and Publication Date
2049.09.22

Amending Acts

1. Vehicle and Transport Management (First Amendment) Act, 2050 2050.05.09
2. Public Procurement Act, 2063 2063.09.30
3. Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066 2066.10.07
4. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act to Maintain Gender Equality and End Gender Violence, 2072 2072.06.14
5. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072 2072.11.13
6. Vehicle and Transport Management (Second Amendment) Act, 2073 2073.06.18
7. Some Nepal Laws Amendment, Consolidation, Adjustment and Repeal Act, 2074 2074.06.30
8. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act to Make Compatible with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075 2075.11.19
9. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075 2075.11.19
10. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act Relating to the Muluki Civil Code, 2076 2076.01.02
11. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082 2082.04.14

Act No. 45 of the year 2049



An Act Made to Provide for Legal Provisions Relating to Vehicles and Transport Management

Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to strengthen, capacitate and make effective the transport service to prevent vehicle accidents, to provide compensation to the victims of accidents, to make insurance arrangements, and to provide transport facilities to the general public in a simple and accessible manner;

Now, therefore, Parliament has enacted this Act in the twenty-first year of the reign of His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. Chapter-1

Preliminary

1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2049".

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

(a) "Vehicle" means a means of transportation that runs on the road by mechanical power.

(b) "Weight of vehicle" means the total weight of the vehicle.
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Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Government of Nepal.

(nn) "Authorized officer" means the chief of the Transport Management Office.

(oo) "Management Committee" means the Transport Management Committee formed under Section 144.

(pp) "Examination Committee" means the Examination Committee formed under Section 146.

(qq) "Transport Inspector" means a person appointed under Section 157.

(rr) "Training Center" means a driver training center accredited by the Department under Section 159.

(ss) "Area (Kshetra)" means an area specified as falling under the territorial jurisdiction of a Transport Management Office.

(tt) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed under this Act or the Rules framed under this Act or a notified order issued by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette. Chapter-2

Classification of Vehicles

3. Large Vehicle: A vehicle listed in clause (a) of Schedule 1 having a weight exceeding ten tons shall be called a large vehicle. 4. Medium Vehicle: A vehicle listed in clause (b) of Schedule 1 having a weight from four tons to ten tons shall be called a medium vehicle. 5. Small Vehicle: A vehicle listed in clause (c) of Schedule 1 having a weight less than four tons shall be called a small vehicle. 6. Public Vehicle: (1) A vehicle that has obtained a registration certificate to operate transport service shall be called a public vehicle.

(2) Public vehicles shall be classified into two types: passenger-carrying and goods-carrying.

(3) Passenger-carrying public vehicles shall be divided into day and night services and categorized into the following classes for granting permits to operate transport service:-

(a) Direct service,
(b) Express service, and
(c) Local service.

(4) The standard, speed, and other necessary arrangements of passenger-carrying public vehicles classified under sub-section (3) shall be as prescribed.

(5) For the identification of a public vehicle, a number plate as mentioned in clause (a) of Schedule 2 shall be placed on the front and back of such vehicle. 7. Tourist Vehicle: (1) A public vehicle that has obtained a registration certificate to provide transport service to foreign tourists shall be called a tourist vehicle.

(2) For the identification of a tourist vehicle, a number plate as mentioned in clause (b) of Schedule 2 shall be placed on the front and back of such vehicle. 8. Private Vehicle: (1) A vehicle that has obtained a registration certificate for private use shall be called a private vehicle.

(2) A private vehicle shall not be used for transport service.

(3) For the identification of a private vehicle, a number plate as mentioned in clause (c) of Schedule 2 shall be placed on the front and back of such vehicle. 9.
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9. Government Vehicle: (1) A vehicle registered in the name of a government office and having obtained a registration certificate owned by the Government of Nepal, Provincial Government, or Local Level shall be called a government vehicle.

(2) For the identification of a government vehicle, a number plate as mentioned in clause (d) of Schedule 2 shall be placed on the front and back of such vehicle. 10. Corporation Vehicle: (1) A vehicle registered in the name of an organized body wholly, majority, or partly owned by the Government of Nepal and having obtained a registration certificate shall be called a corporation vehicle.

(2) For the identification of a corporation vehicle, a number plate as mentioned in clause (e) of Schedule 2 shall be placed on the front and back of such vehicle. 11. Vehicle Entitled to Diplomatic Facilities: (1) A vehicle registered in the name of a diplomatic mission or an office, project, body, or person entitled to diplomatic facilities and having obtained a registration certificate shall be called a vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities.

(2) For the identification of a vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities, a number plate as mentioned in clause (f) of Schedule 2 shall be placed on the front and back of such vehicle. 12. Not to be Used for Other Purposes: (1) A vehicle registered for one purpose shall not be used for another purpose.

(2) A vehicle provided with facility of customs duty exemption shall not be used for a purpose other than that for which the customs duty exemption was granted. Chapter-3

Provisions Relating to Vehicle Registration

13. Entry Registration Required: (1) A person, firm, or company importing a vehicle from abroad shall submit an application for entry registration of such vehicle at the police office located at the place of entry into Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066..

(2) Upon receiving an application for entry registration under sub-section (1), the police office shall, after examining the document of purchase of such vehicle and related documents, register the entry of such vehicle provisionally for fifteen days and issue a certificate of entry registration to the person, firm, or company importing such vehicle, and shall send the details of such vehicle to the relevant Transport Management Office as soon as possible. 14.
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14. Vehicle Registration Required: (1) A person, firm, or company purchasing any vehicle or importing it from abroad, or an agent selling and distributing vehicles, shall register the vehicle with the authorized officer within fifteen days from the date of purchase or from the date of bringing it into Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066. after paying customs duty.

(2) Without registering under sub-section (1), no vehicle shall be driven or allowed to be driven. 15. Application Required for Vehicle Registration: (1) If a vehicle is required to be registered under Section 14, the person, firm, company, or agent purchasing such vehicle, if purchased within Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066., shall submit an application to the authorized officer together with the document of such purchase, or if imported from abroad, the importer person, firm, company, or agent shall submit an application together with the document of payment of customs duty for such vehicle and other relevant documents, in the prescribed format along with the prescribed fee. Provided that no registration fee shall be chargeable for registering a vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities.

(2) The person submitting the application under sub-section (1) must have attached a certified copy of Nepali citizenship and three recent passport-size photographs of himself/herself with the application.

(3) In the case of a government vehicle, a letter from the government office in whose name such vehicle is to be registered, and in the case of a vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities, a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal, must also be attached. If a vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities is to be registered in the name of an individual, such person must attach a copy of his/her passport or citizenship and three passport-size photographs.

(4) If a foreign national residing in Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066. for any business or work wishes to register a vehicle for his/her private use, in addition to the matters mentioned in sub-sections (1) and (2), a letter of recommendation from the relevant diplomatic mission must also be attached.

(5) If a vehicle is required to be registered in the name of a minor, the guardian of such minor shall submit an application on his/her behalf, attaching three passport-size photographs each of the minor and of himself/herself, as well as a certified copy of citizenship. 16.
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16. Vehicle Registration Certificate: (1) Upon receiving an application for registration of a vehicle under Section 15, the authorized officer shall, after making necessary inquiry, register such vehicle in the name of the applicant and issue a registration certificate in the format as per Schedule 3.

amended by the First Amendment. Provided that vehicles with a seat capacity exceeding fourteen and a total weight of four tons or more shall not be registered as private vehicles, except in the name of national and international associations and organizations established for social, religious, charitable, and educational purposes, and organized bodies established under the prevailing law.

(2) When registering a vehicle in the name of a minor, the name of the guardian shall also be mentioned in the registration certificate, and the guardian shall also be required to sign the registration certificate.

(3) In the registration certificate, the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle as mentioned in the technical specifications provided by the manufacturer at the time of purchase shall be stated as the weight of the vehicle, and while stating the weight of the vehicle in such manner, the unladen weight and load carrying capacity of such vehicle shall be mentioned separately and clearly.

(4) The registration certificate shall remain valid for one year from the date of issue. 17. Certificate of Roadworthiness to be Issued: (1) Before registering a vehicle under Section 16, it shall be examined, subject to the standards prescribed under Section 23, whether such vehicle is in a fit condition to be driven, and only if it is found to be in a fit condition to be driven, shall such vehicle be registered and the registration certificate issued. While issuing the registration certificate in such manner, a certificate of roadworthiness (Road Ordiness) shall also be issued to the owner of such vehicle.

(2) The certificate of roadworthiness issued under sub-section (1) shall be affixed to the vehicle. 18. Joint Registration: If two or more persons submit an application under Section 15 to the authorized officer for registering a vehicle jointly, the authorized officer shall, after making necessary inquiry, register such vehicle jointly in the names of those persons and issue them a registration certificate as mentioned in Section 16. 19.
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19. Temporary Registration: A vehicle may be temporarily registered in the following circumstances:-

(a) If the person importing the vehicle has a reasonable ground for not being able to appear for registration within the period required for registration.
(b) If, due to defect in the engine, chassis, or any other parts of the imported vehicle, the vehicle cannot be brought immediately for registration.
(c) If, due to a dispute regarding compensation insurance with the company manufacturing such vehicle, or the selling agent, or the insurance company, the vehicle cannot be registered immediately. 20. Application for Temporary Registration: (1) If any circumstance mentioned in Section 19 occurs, the person importing the vehicle, or in his/her absence, his/her near relative, shall submit an application to the authorized officer for temporary registration in the name of the person importing the vehicle, together with the document of payment of customs duty for such vehicle, other relevant documents, and the prescribed fee in the prescribed format.

(2) While submitting an application under sub-section (1), the applicant must have attached a certified copy of Nepali citizenship and three recent photographs of the person in whose name the temporary registration is to be made. 21. Temporary Registration Certificate: (1) Upon receiving an application for temporary registration of a vehicle under Section 20, the authorized officer shall examine whether such vehicle is in a condition to be temporarily registered under Section 19, and if so, register such vehicle temporarily and issue a temporary registration certificate in the format as per Schedule 4.

(2) In the temporary registration certificate, it shall be indicated that the word "temporary" is to be written on the number plate to be placed on such vehicle.

(3) A temporary registration certificate may be issued for a maximum period of six months, either at one time or in installments. 22. Vehicle to be Produced: While submitting an application for registering a vehicle under Section 13, 15, or 20, for transferring ownership under Section 37, or for altering any matter of a vehicle under Section 39, the person, firm, or company submitting such application shall also bring along the vehicle intended to be registered, transferred, or altered. 23.
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23. Standards for Examination of Vehicles may be Prescribed: (1) The Government of Nepal may prescribe necessary standards in relation to the following matters to examine and ascertain whether a vehicle is in a fit condition to be driven:-

(a) Regarding the mechanical condition of the vehicle.
(b) Regarding the length, width, height, design, or shape of the vehicle.
(c) Regarding pollution that may be caused by the vehicle.
(d) Regarding the period during which the vehicle may be driven.

(2) While issuing a certificate of roadworthiness or a fitness certificate after examining whether a vehicle is in a fit condition to be driven, the authorized officer shall conduct the examination subject to the standards prescribed under sub-section (1). 24. Registration may be Refused: (1) If an application is received for registration of a vehicle and upon examining such vehicle under the standards prescribed under Section 23, the authorized officer finds that such vehicle is not in a fit condition to be driven, registration of such vehicle may be refused.

(2) If registration of a vehicle is refused under sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall notify the applicant in writing stating the reason therefor.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-sections (1) and (2), if it appears reasonable for public interest due to environmental pollution, vehicle congestion, road condition, difficulty in vehicular movement, or other similar reasons, the Department may order any or all Transport Management Offices to suspend registration of such vehicles under Section 14 amended by the First Amendment.. 25. Validity of Registration: (1) A vehicle registered in one area under this Act may also be driven in another area.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a vehicle registered in one area shall not be driven in another area continuously or intermittently for more than one year. Provided that this restriction shall not apply in the case of government vehicles, corporation vehicles, vehicles entitled to diplomatic facilities, and vehicles that have obtained route permits. 26. Information to be Given: (1) If a vehicle registered in one area enters another area, the owner or driver of such vehicle shall give information thereof to the nearest police office within twenty-four hours of entry.

(2) If a vehicle entering under sub-section (1) is required to be driven in that area for more than thirty days, the owner or driver of such vehicle shall obtain approval from the authorized officer within seven days of entry into such area. 27.
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27. Transfer Registration: (1) If a vehicle registered in one area is required to be driven in another area for a period longer than mentioned in sub-section (2) of Section 25, the owner of the vehicle shall submit an application to the authorized officer for transfer registration in the prescribed format, along with the registration certificate, three recent passport-size photographs of himself/herself, and the prescribed fee.

(2) Upon receiving an application under sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall, subject to the standards prescribed under Section 23, examine such vehicle and if found fit for transfer registration, shall register the transfer and issue a registration certificate to the vehicle owner. 28. Vehicle Records to be Maintained: The authorized officer shall cause to be entered in a register book, in a clearly legible manner, the name and address of the owner, date of registration, registration number, name of manufacturer, model, year, engine number, chassis number, type and weight of the vehicle, etc., for each vehicle registered under this Act, and keep the vehicle records updated. The photograph of the vehicle owner shall also be affixed on the relevant page of such register book. 29. Foreign Vehicle not to be Driven Without Permission: A vehicle registered abroad shall not be driven within Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066. without permission under the prevailing law. 30. Permission to Drive Foreign Vehicle: If permission is sought to drive a vehicle registered abroad within Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066., the authorized officer may, upon collecting the prescribed fee, grant permission to drive such vehicle for a maximum period of one month. Provided that permission to operate transport service within Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066. shall not be granted to such vehicle. 31. Renewal of Registration Certificate: (1) The registration certificate shall be renewed within three months after the expiry of the period mentioned in the registration certificate under sub-section (4) of Section 16.

(2) The vehicle owner or a person deputed by him/her shall submit the registration certificate to the authorized officer for renewal under sub-section (1), along with the prescribed fee.
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Provided that no fee shall be chargeable for renewal of the registration certificate of a vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities.

(3) Upon submission of the registration certificate for renewal under sub-section (2), the authorized officer shall renew such registration certificate for another one year.

(4) If a vehicle owner comes to renew the registration certificate after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall renew such registration certificate after collecting, in addition to the renewal fee, a surcharge of one hundred percent up to one year after expiry, two hundred percent up to two years, three hundred percent up to three years, four hundred percent up to four years, and five hundred percent up to five years. 32. Authorized Officer may Send Notice: If the registration certificate is not brought for renewal within the period mentioned in sub-section (1) of Section 31, in the case of a vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities, the authorized officer may, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, notify the relevant diplomatic mission, office, or individual to renew the registration certificate of such vehicle. 33. Special Provision Regarding Renewal: Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3) of Section 31, if the owner of a government vehicle, corporation vehicle, vehicle entitled to diplomatic facilities, or private vehicle wishes to have the registration certificate of his/her vehicle renewed at one time for up to five years, and submits the registration certificate along with the renewal fee payable for five years, the authorized officer may renew such registration certificate at one time for up to five years. 34. Registration Certificate Automatically Cancelled: (1) A registration certificate not renewed even within the period prescribed under sub-section (4) of Section 31 shall be automatically cancelled.

(2) The record of a vehicle whose registration certificate has been cancelled under sub-section (1) shall be struck off from the register book.

(3) A registration certificate whose record has been struck off from the register book under sub-section (2) shall not be renewed. 35. Re-registration may be Done: If a vehicle whose registration certificate has been cancelled and its record struck off under Section 34 is brought for re-registration, such vehicle shall be registered under Section 16 and a new registration certificate issued to the vehicle owner after collecting, in addition to the unpaid renewal fee and surcharge under Section 31, a penalty equal to double the surcharge under sub-section (4) of Section 31 for the number of years after which it is brought for registration. 36.
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36. Notice to be Given if Owner's Address Changes: (1) If the permanent address of the owner of a vehicle registered under this Act changes, notice thereof shall be given to the authorized officer within one month, along with the registration certificate.

(2) Upon receiving the notice under sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall indicate the new address on the registration certificate and also make the correction in the register book. 37. Transfer of Vehicle Ownership: (1) If the owner of a vehicle registered under this Act gifts, sells, or transfers ownership in any other manner to someone else, the owner shall submit an application to the authorized officer in the prescribed format for transfer of ownership of such vehicle within fifteen days, along with the registration certificate and the document of payment of vehicle tax.

(2) If the vehicle owner dies, the successor in whose name the ownership is to be transferred shall submit an application to the authorized officer in the prescribed format for transferring such vehicle into his/her name within thirty-five days from the date of death of the vehicle owner, along with proof of death of the vehicle owner, the registration certificate, the document of payment of vehicle tax, and proof that he/she is the nearest successor.

(3) Upon receiving an application for transfer of ownership under sub-section (1) or (2), the authorized officer shall, after making necessary inquiry and collecting the prescribed fee, effect the transfer by recording the particulars of transfer in the registration certificate. Provided that if applications for transfer are received from more than one equally ranked successor under sub-section (2), such vehicle shall be registered jointly in the names of all such successors and ownership transferred accordingly.

(4) If transfer of ownership of a vehicle is made under sub-section (3), the fact of transfer of ownership and change of name shall be recorded in the register book.

(5) If, while making a transfer of ownership under this section, the authorized officer finds that any case relating to rights and interests in such vehicle is pending, such vehicle shall not be transferred into anyone's name until a final decision on such case. 38. Registration not to be Changed: Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, a vehicle registered as a goods vehicle and having obtained a registration certificate shall not be issued a registration certificate changing its registration to a passenger vehicle. 39. Alteration not to be Made Without Approval: (1) The vehicle owner shall not alter the vehicle in a manner that changes its color, amended by the First Amendment. seat number, shape, engine, or chassis without the approval of the authorized officer.
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39. Alteration not to be Made Without Approval: (1) The vehicle owner shall not alter the vehicle in a manner that changes its color, amended by the First Amendment. seat number, shape, engine, or chassis without the approval of the authorized officer. Provided that this sub-section shall not be deemed to prevent the replacement of normal parts and components.

(2) If approval is sought for alteration under sub-section (1), the authorized officer may, after making necessary inquiry, grant approval for such alteration if it appears appropriate.

added by the First Amendment. Provided that approval shall not be granted to change the detailed specifications (specifications) determined by the vehicle manufacturer company regarding the vehicle's design.

added by the First Amendment. (2a) While granting approval for alteration under sub-section (2), a fee of fifty percent of the fee chargeable at the time of vehicle registration shall be collected. 40. Registration Certificate may be Suspended: (1) The authorized officer may, in the following circumstances, order the suspension of the registration certificate of a vehicle for the following periods:-

(a) If the condition of the vehicle is poor and its operation is likely to cause harm to the life or property of the public, for the period until such vehicle is satisfactorily repaired, and
(b) If the vehicle owner fails to fulfill any condition required to be fulfilled under this Act, or operates a vehicle in violation of any order given by the authorized officer within the ambit of this Act or the Rules framed under this Act, for a maximum period of six months.

(2) While issuing an order to suspend the registration certificate under sub-section (1) to the vehicle owner, the authorized officer shall clearly state the reason therefor.

(3) If the registration certificate is suspended under sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall give information thereof to the relevant police office.

(4) If the registration certificate is suspended under sub-section (1), the vehicle owner shall surrender the registration certificate to the authorized officer within seven days from the date of the order.

(5) After the period of suspension expires, the authorized officer shall return the registration certificate surrendered by the vehicle owner under sub-section (4) to him/her.

(6) While returning the registration certificate to the vehicle owner under sub-section (5), the authorized officer shall clearly mention the period and reason for suspension on the registration certificate and also cause the said matter to be recorded in the register book. 41.
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41. Cancellation of Registration Certificate: (1) If any vehicle registered under this Act is destroyed in any manner, or damaged beyond repair, or permanently taken outside Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066., the vehicle owner shall submit an application within thirty days to the authorized officer in the prescribed format for striking off the record of such vehicle, along with the registration certificate. Provided that if a vehicle of archaeological importance or its parts are to be taken outside Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066., the vehicle owner shall obtain prior approval from the authorized officer.

(2) Upon receiving an application under sub-section (1), the authorized officer shall make necessary inquiry and if the facts are found true, cancel such registration certificate, record the said fact in the register book, and strike off the record of such vehicle. 42. Exemption from Renewal Fee: If a vehicle registered under this Act is confiscated for any reason, or involved in an accident, or damaged due to any other reason and becomes unfit to run or be driven for a period exceeding one year, the authorized officer may, upon the vehicle owner submitting an application stating such fact along with the registration certificate and evidence thereof, withhold the registration certificate and exempt the vehicle owner from paying the renewal fee amended by the First Amendment. for the period during which such vehicle is unfit to be driven. 43. Duplicate of Registration Certificate to be Issued: (1) If the registration certificate is lost, torn, worn out and illegible, or destroyed due to any other reason, the vehicle owner shall submit an application to the authorized officer in the prescribed format within fifteen days from the date of occurrence, along with the prescribed fee.

(2) Upon receipt of an application under sub-section (1), if upon necessary inquiry the facts are found correct, the authorized officer shall issue a duplicate of such registration certificate to the vehicle owner.

(3) The authorized officer shall give notice of the issuance of a duplicate registration certificate under sub-section (2) to the relevant police office. 44.
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44. Details to be Submitted: (1) A firm, company, or agent importing vehicles from abroad shall submit details to the authorized officer every month, mentioning the model, engine number, chassis number, type, and manufacturer's name of each vehicle imported, stating which vehicle was sold to whom and when, and how many vehicles remain in stock out of those imported.

(2) The authorized officer may, from a firm, company, or agent importing and selling/distributing vehicles from abroad, demand any other necessary details and documents relating to import and sale/distribution of vehicles in addition to the details mentioned in sub-section (1). It shall be the duty of such firm, company, or agent to provide such demanded details and documents immediately. Chapter-4
Provisions Relating to Driver's License

45. Not to Drive a Vehicle: No person shall drive any vehicle without obtaining a driver's license. 46. Not to Allow Driving of Vehicle: No one shall allow any person who has not obtained a driver's license to drive a vehicle owned by or in the charge of that person. 47. Disqualification for Driver: The following persons shall be considered disqualified from obtaining a driver's license:-

(a) A person who has not attained the age of 21 years for a large vehicle.
(b) A person who has not attained the age of 18 years for a medium or small vehicle. Provided that a person who has attained the age of 16 years may obtain a driver's license for a motorcycle or other similar small two-wheeled vehicle.

(c) A person suffering from epilepsy, insanity, vertigo, or a fainting type of illness.
(d) A person whose eyesight is weak and even with the use of spectacles, normal vision is not satisfactory.
(e) A person who is deaf to the extent of being unable to hear normal sound signals or voices.

added by the Second Amendment. Provided that such a person may be granted a driver's license allowing him/her to drive a vehicle only on roads that meet the prescribed standards after testing his/her driving capability.

(f) A person with a visual defect that prevents him/her from immediately distinguishing colors such as red, green, yellow, etc.
(g) A person suffering from night blindness, or
(h) A person whose hands or feet are disabled and unable to function. Provided that this clause shall not apply to specially designed vehicles for the disabled. 48.
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Provided that this clause shall not apply to specially designed vehicles for the disabled. 48. Application for Driver's License: (1) A person who is not disqualified under Section 47 and wishes to obtain a driver's license to drive a vehicle shall submit an application to the authorized officer in the prescribed format.

(2) Along with the application under sub-section (1), the applicant shall attach the prescribed fee for the driver's license, a certified copy of the citizenship certificate, three recent passport-size photographs of himself/herself, a medical fitness certificate issued by a Government of Nepal recognized medical practitioner after conducting a health examination, omitted by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075. etc. 49. Examination of Applicant: (1) After an application is received under Section 48, the applicant shall be examined to ascertain whether he/she is capable of driving such vehicle and whether he/she has general knowledge of such vehicle or vehicle-related acts, rules, and traffic signs. The subjects of examination and the examination system shall be as prescribed by the Department.

(2) An applicant who fails the examination conducted under sub-section (1) shall not be entitled to submit a fresh application under Section 48 until three months have elapsed from the date of completion of such examination. 50. Issuance of Driver's License: (1) The authorized officer shall, upon the recommendation of the Examination Committee omitted by the First Amendment. after conducting the examination under Section 49 and for those who pass, issue a driver's license in the format as per Schedule 5.

(2) While issuing a license under sub-section (1), it shall be clearly stated on such license whether the person is authorized to drive a large, medium, small vehicle, or any or all of them.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, provisions relating to driver's licenses issued to drivers of public vehicles shall be as prescribed. 51. Probationary Period: (1) A driver's license issued under Section 50 shall initially be issued on a probationary basis for one year.

(2) If, during the probationary period, the driver does not violate the conditions to be observed under this Act or the Rules framed under this Act more than five times, upon his/her request, the authorized officer shall convert his/her driver's license into a permanent one. 52. Validity of Driver's License Obtained from Foreign Country: If a person has obtained a driver's license from a foreign country, and such person submits an application under Section 48 to drive the vehicle mentioned in that license, the authorized officer may collect the fee chargeable for a driver's license and issue a driver's license to such person. Provided that such person shall not be required to take any examination for obtaining the driver's license.
Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

Provided that such person shall not be required to take any examination for obtaining the driver's license. 53. International Driver's License Automatically Valid: A person who has obtained an international driver's license may drive the vehicles mentioned in that license throughout Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066.. 54. Validity of Driver's License: (1) A person who obtains a driver's license under Section 50 shall be entitled to drive only those vehicles mentioned in that license.

(2) Subject to sub-section (1), the driver may drive such vehicle throughout Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066..

(3) A driver

(2) The application pursuant to sub-section (1) must be accompanied by the fee prescribed for the operator's permit, three recent passport-size photographs of the applicant, a certified copy of the citizenship certificate, and a certificate of fitness issued by a medical practitioner recognized by the Government of Nepal. 67. Issuance of operator's permit: (1) Upon receipt of an application for an operator's permit pursuant to Section 66, the authorized officer shall, after conducting necessary inquiries and if the details attached with the application appear to be true, issue an operator's permit to the applicant in the format as per Schedule-6. A person who has thus obtained an operator's permit shall bear the responsibility of operating public vehicles engaged in the transport service in which he is employed in an orderly manner.

(2) An operator's permit issued pursuant to sub-section (1) shall remain valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. 68. Renewal of operator's permit: (1) An operator's permit must be renewed within three months after the expiry of the term written in such operator's permit pursuant to sub-section (2) of Section 67.

(2) The operator shall submit the operator's permit to the authorized officer, attaching the prescribed fee for renewal, within the period mentioned in sub-section (1).

(3) Upon submission of the operator's permit for renewal pursuant to sub-section (2), the authorized officer shall renew such operator's permit for a further period of five years.

(4) From an operator coming to get the operator's permit renewed after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-section (1), an additional fee of one hundred percent for up to one year of expiry, two hundred percent for up to two years, three hundred percent for up to three years, four hundred percent for up to four years, and five hundred percent for up to five years shall be charged in addition to the renewal fee, and such operator's permit shall be renewed. 69.