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Nepal Academy Act, 2007

23. Power to Remove from Office: (1) If at least one-fourth of the members currently holding office in the Assembly submit a written application to the Prime Minister stating that an office-bearer or a member of the Assembly has not worked in accordance with the objectives of this Act, or has not behaved commensurate with his/her office, or has not worked honestly, or lacks work efficiency, the Prime Minister shall form an investigation committee from among the members of the Assembly.
(2) The investigation committee pursuant to sub-section (1) shall investigate the matter and submit its report to the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister shall make arrangements to place such report before the Assembly for discussion.
(3) When the report submitted pursuant to sub-section (2) is discussed in the Assembly, if the majority of the members of the Assembly decide that the office-bearer or member of the Assembly has not worked in accordance with the objectives of this Act, or has not behaved commensurate with his/her office, or has not worked honestly, or lacks work efficiency, the Prime Minister shall remove such office-bearer or member of the Assembly from his/her office.
(4) Before removing an office-bearer or a member of the Assembly under sub-section (3), he/she shall be given an opportunity to defend himself/herself. 24. Employees: (1) There shall be such number of employees in the Pragya Pratishthan as may be required.
(2) The appointment, remuneration, facilities and terms of service of the employees pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. 25. Service Commission: (1) There shall be a Pragya Pratishthan Service Commission as follows to recommend for the permanent appointment and promotion of employees of the Pragya Pratishthan:-

 Post Description

 (a) A member of the Public Service Commission designated by the Public Service Commission - Chairperson
 (b) One member of the Assembly designated by the Assembly - Member
 (c) Secretary - Member-Secretary

(2) Other functions, duties and powers of the Service Commission shall be as prescribed.
(3) The procedure relating to meetings of the Service Commission shall be as determined by the Commission itself.
(4) The Chairperson and member of the Service Commission shall receive meeting allowance as prescribed for participation in meetings. Chapter-5

Fund and Audit

26.
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Chapter-5

Fund and Audit

26. Fund of the Pragya Pratishthan: (1) The Pragya Pratishthan shall have its own separate fund.
(2) The fund pursuant to sub-section (1) shall consist of the following amounts:-
(a) amounts received from the Government of Nepal,
(b) amounts received from foreign governments, associations, institutions or persons,
(c) amounts received from domestic associations, institutions or persons,
(d) amounts received by the Pragya Pratishthan for any services rendered, and
(e) amounts received from any other sources.
(3) Before receiving amounts pursuant to clause (b) of sub-section (2), the Pragya Pratishthan shall obtain the approval of the Government of Nepal.
(4) The amount of the fund shall be deposited by opening an account in a bank designated by the Pragya Pratishthan.
(5) The operation of the fund and accounts of the Pragya Pratishthan shall be as prescribed.
(6) All expenditures of the Pragya Pratishthan shall be borne from the fund pursuant to sub-section (1). 27. Accounts and Audit: (1) The accounts of income and expenditure of the Pragya Pratishthan shall be kept in accordance with the practice adopted by the Government of Nepal.
(2) The audit of the accounts of the Pragya Pratishthan shall be conducted by the Auditor General. Chapter-6

Miscellaneous

28. Honorary Academician and Lifetime Membership: (1) The Assembly may, on the recommendation of the Council, confer Honorary Academician membership of the Pragya Pratishthan to a domestic or foreign person who has made a distinguished contribution to the development of language, literature, culture, philosophy and social sciences and has enhanced the prestige of Nepal nationally and internationally.
(2) The Assembly may confer Lifetime Membership of the Pragya Pratishthan to a Nepali citizen who has made a distinguished contribution in the fields of language, literature, culture, philosophy and social sciences.
(3) The basis for conferring Honorary Academician membership and Lifetime Membership pursuant to sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be as prescribed.
(4) The Pragya Pratishthan may provide facilities as prescribed to a Lifetime Member. Provided that,
a Lifetime Member already receiving any remuneration or facility from the Government of Nepal shall not receive such facility.
(5) The Assembly may remove an Honorary Academician member or Lifetime Member from membership in prescribed circumstances. 29. Power to Confer Appreciation, Honor and Award: The Assembly may confer appreciation, honor and award to a person who has made a notable contribution in the fields of language, literature, culture, philosophy and social sciences. 30. Duty to Submit Report: The Pragya Pratishthan shall submit an annual report of its work and proceedings to the Government of Nepal every year. 31.
Nepal Academy Act, 2007

30. Duty to Submit Report: The Pragya Pratishthan shall submit an annual report of its work and proceedings to the Government of Nepal every year. 31. Oath: Before assuming office, the Chancellor shall take an oath before the Prime Minister, and the Vice-Chancellor, Secretary and members of the Assembly shall take an oath before the Chancellor, in the format as per the Schedule. 32. Delegation of Powers: (1) The Assembly may, as required, delegate to the Council some of the powers vested in it under this Act or the rules made under this Act.
(2) The Council may, as required, delegate to the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor or Secretary some of the powers vested in it under this Act or the rules made under this Act.
(3) The Chancellor may, as required, delegate to the Vice-Chancellor or Secretary some of the powers vested in him/her under this Act or the rules made under this Act.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor may, as required, delegate to the Secretary some of the powers vested in him/her under this Act or the rules made under this Act. 33. Emblem: The emblem of the Pragya Pratishthan shall be as prescribed. 34. Liaison Ministry: While making contact with the Government of Nepal, the Pragya Pratishthan shall do so through the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. 35. Power to Make Rules: The Pragya Pratishthan may make necessary rules to implement the objectives of this Act. Provided that, while making rules on matters involving financial burden on the Government of Nepal, prior approval of the Government of Nepal shall be obtained. 36. Repeal and Savings: (1) The Nepal Rajakiya Pragya Pratishthan Act, 2050 is hereby repealed.
(2) All acts and proceedings done under the Nepal Rajakiya Pragya Pratishthan Act, 2050 shall be deemed to have been done under this Act.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), except for Lifetime Members appointed or nominated under the Nepal Rajakiya Pragya Pratishthan Act, 2050, the Vice-Chancellor and Secretary, and members of the Assembly and members of the Council shall automatically vacate their offices after the commencement of this Act.
(4) Employees working in the Nepal Rajakiya Pragya Pratishthan under the Nepal Rajakiya Pragya Pratishthan Act, 2050 shall be designated by the Government of Nepal to be under the Pragya Pratishthan, Nepal Lalitkala Pragya Pratishthan and Nepal Sangeet Tatha Natya Pragya Pratishthan, based on their qualification, experience, work specialization and their interest.
(5) The Government of Nepal shall specify that the movable and immovable property, transactions, loans, rights and liabilities, among others, in the name of the Nepal Rajakiya Pragya Pratishthan shall vest in the Pragya Pratishthan, Nepal Lalitkala Pragya Pratishthan and Nepal Sangeet Tatha Natya Pragya Pratishthan.
Ukhada Land Act, 1964

Ukhad (Sugarcane) Act, 2021

Date of Royal Seal and Publication
2021.6.17

Amending Acts

1. Ukhad (First Amendment) Act, 2022 2022.3.30
2. Ukhad (Second Amendment) Act, 2024 2024.7.6
3. Special Court Act, 2031 2031.6.20
4. Judicial Administration Reform Act, 2031 2031.4.18
5. Judicial Administration Reform (First Amendment) Act, 2033 2033.4.10
6. Ukhad (Third Amendment) Act, 2042 2042.6.9
7. Ukhad (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2044 2044.5.14
8. Judicial Administration Act, 2048 2048.2.16

Certification and Publication Date

9. Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066 2066.10.7
10. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072 2072.11.13

Act No. 16 of the year 2021



An Act Made to Make Provisions Relating to Ukhad

Preamble: Whereas it is desirable to make some legal provisions relating to Ukhad,

Now, therefore, His Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, with the advice and consent of the National Panchayat, has enacted this Act. 1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Ukhad Act, 2021".

(2) This Act shall extend to the districts of Nawalparasi, Rupandehi and Kapilbastu (Palhi Majhakhanda, Shivraj and Taulihawa).

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

(a) "Landowner" shall be understood to mean a person who is required to pay land revenue to the Government of Nepal by virtue of having land registered in his own name or by virtue of having a right over such land.

(b) "Farmer" shall be understood to mean a farmer who is registered in the government records as a farmer tilling Ukhad land or who has been tilling Ukhad land according to the agreement (bol kabool) made with the landowner. Provided that this term shall not denote a person tilling land obtained under Huṇḍa, Manakhapa, Adhiyā or Bāṭaināmā (sharecropping or transfer of possessory rights) for cultivation.

(c) "Pot" shall be understood to mean the money payable by the farmer to the landowner in consideration for being allowed to cultivate the Ukhad land.

(d) "Ukhad Land" shall be understood to mean land which the farmer has been cultivating by paying cash pot to the landowner according to the agreement (bol kabool) made with the landowner.

(e) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" shall be understood to mean prescribed or as prescribed by the rules made under this Act. 3. Land to be Registered in the Name of the Farmer: Upon the commencement of this Act, the right of the landowner over the Ukhad land which the farmer has been cultivating by paying pot to the landowner shall be extinguished and such land shall be registered in the name of the farmer in the Nambari (revenue record) as prescribed.
Ukhada Land Act, 1964

Provided that:-

Amended by the First Amendment.(1) If such farmer is a foreign citizen or is subsequently determined to be a foreign citizen, the Ukhad land tilled by him shall be registered in the name of the Government of Nepal, and the Government of Nepal may sell or distribute such land to landless Nepali citizens on any condition. In relation to such land, if the landowner has not received any part of the compensation payable under this Act, the Government of Nepal shall pay the entire amount, and if the landowner has already received some amount from the farmer, after deducting that amount, the balance shall be paid to the landowner by the Government of Nepal within five years either in a lump sum or in five equal installments.

(2) If the farmer fails to pay the compensation amount payable in a lump sum or as the first installment according to the proviso clause (b) of subsection (1) of section 4 accordingly, such land shall not be registered in his name. 4. Compensation: (1) In respect of land to be registered in the name of the farmer under section 3, the concerned farmer shall pay to the concerned landowner, as compensation, an amount calculated at ten times the land revenue of such land, either in a lump sum or by installment of up to five equal installments within five years from the date of registration of the land. Provided that,-

(a) If the farmer has agreed to pay the compensation amount in a lump sum, such lump sum amount, and if he has agreed to pay by installments, the amount of the first installment, shall be paid by the time of registration of the land in his name, and each subsequent installment shall be paid within one year from the date of payment of the preceding installment.

(b) The farmer may pay any installment at any time before the due date for payment of such installment.

(2) If, when the farmer goes to pay the compensation amount, the landowner refuses to accept it, the farmer may deposit such amount as a deposit in the Land Revenue Office (Mal Adda) of the area within fifteen days from the expiry of the due date for payment, and if the farmer comes to deposit it accordingly, such Land Revenue Office shall also accept it and give him a receipt.

(3) If the farmer makes a deposit under subsection (2), he shall be deemed to have paid the compensation amount to the landowner.

(4) If the farmer deposits the compensation amount under subsection (2), the Land Revenue Office shall notify the landowner of that fact.
Ukhada Land Act, 1964

If the landowner comes to collect such amount within thirty-five days from the date of receipt of such notice, the Land Revenue Office shall pay it to the landowner. If the landowner does not come to collect it within such period, the amount shall escheat to the Government of Nepal.

(5) If installments other than the first installment payable under subsection (1) are not paid within the prescribed period, the land registered in the name of such farmer under section 3 shall be auctioned by the concerned Land Revenue Office in accordance with the prevailing Nepal law, and the money realized from such auction shall be received by the landowner. 5. Procedure Relating to Land Registration: (1) After the commencement of this Act, within the period prescribed by the prescribed authority, the landowner and the farmer shall submit details to such authority, specifying the particulars as set forth below, of the land which the landowner has given for cultivation and which the farmer has been cultivating, along with the original or duly certified copy of any evidence in their possession, and if the farmer has not obtained a receipt or other documentary evidence, the reason thereof shall also be stated in the details:-

(a) Name, surname, residence and citizenship of the landowner and farmer,
(b) District, Tappa or Parganna, Mauja (village or locality) where the land is situated, and
(c) Boundaries and area of the land including Bigha, Katha and Dhur.

(2) If only one of the parties, either the landowner or the farmer, submits the details under subsection (1), the prescribed authority shall, within seven days from the expiry of the period under that subsection, publish a notice as prescribed specifying all the particulars of such details.

(3) If either party fails to submit the details required under subsection (1) even within fifteen days from the date of publication of the notice under subsection (2), then the details submitted by the other party shall be deemed conclusive proof against the party failing to submit details, and no complaint or claim shall be entertained later from the party failing to submit details on the ground that the submitted details are false or that any evidence relating thereto was fabricated or forged.
Ukhada Land Act, 1964

Provided that if a complaint is made that the landowner had not allowed the farmer to submit the details by showing fear or by any kind of coercion, and such fact is proven, nothing in this subsection shall apply.

(4) Any person dissatisfied with any particular of the notice published under subsection (2) may, within twenty-one days from the date of publication of such notice, file a complaint before the prescribed authority along with any evidence in his possession, and if a dispute regarding rights and interests arises over any land, such authority shall forward the evidence received under this subsection and subsection (1) together with the related case files to the court designated by the Government of Nepal under section 7 for adjudication. Amended by the Second Amendment. Provided that if the person required to submit details under subsection (1) fails to do so within the period specified in that subsection or subsection (3), he shall not be entitled to file a complaint under this subsection. 6. Penalties: (1) If any party, while submitting details under section 5, knowingly submits false details or forged evidence to the detriment of the other party, he may be punished with a fine of up to Rs. 1,000.00 (one thousand) or imprisonment for up to three months, or both.

(2) If any person obstructs or opposes any authorized officer engaged in doing any work under this Act from doing such work, or instigates any person to do so, the person obstructing, opposing or instigating may, by order of the prescribed authority, be punished with a fine of up to Rs. 500.00 (five hundred) or imprisonment for up to one month, or both.

(3) If neither party submits the details required under section 5 in respect of any land within the period specified in that section, the rights of both the landowner and the farmer over such land shall be extinguished and the land shall escheat to the Government of Nepal, and the Government of Nepal may re-dispose of such land in any manner. Amended by the Second Amendment.7. Proceedings of Cases: The designated court shall conduct proceedings and dispose of cases under subsection (4) of section 5 and under section 9. Amended by the Second Amendment.8. Proceedings and Appeal: (1) The court designated under section 7 and the prescribed authority under subsection (2) of section 6 may adopt the procedure under the Special Court Act, 2049 for conducting proceedings, and may constitute a circuit bench as necessary for cases, and may conduct or cause to conduct a Sarjamin (local inspection) in accordance with prevailing law by keeping a member of the Amended by the Fourth Amendment.Rural Municipality or Municipality present as a witness.
Ukhada Land Act, 1964

Provided that the prescribed authority shall not have the power to detain the accused in custody during the preliminary stage.

(2) An appeal against an order given by the prescribed authority under subsection (2) of section 6 shall lie to the designated court.

(3) An appeal against a sentence imposed by the designated court under subsection (1) of section 6 under subsection (2) shall lie to the Proviso omitted by the Judicial Administration Act, 2048.High Court. Added by the Third Amendment.8A. Special Provision: (1) If any person who wishes to revive and proceed with a case relating to the registration of Ukhad land which, prior to the commencement of this section, was dismissed by the designated court due to the concerned party failing to appear on a given date, or was struck off due to failure to submit a citizenship certificate, or remained pending, or was dismissed against one party due to the other party failing to appear on a given date while the other party's case also remained pending, such person may, within the period prescribed by the Government of Nepal by notification in the Nepal Gazette Amended by the Fourth Amendment., submit a petition to the designated court; and the designated court may revive such dismissed, struck off or pending case and conduct proceedings and dispose of it.

(2) If the registration of Ukhad land could not take place because either the landowner or the farmer failed to submit the details under subsection (1) of section 5 within the prescribed period, the designated court may fix a period and, if details under subsection (1) of section 5 are received within that period, proceed with the registration of Ukhad land on the basis of such details as well.

(3) An appeal against a judgment made by the designated court concerning the registration of Ukhad land prior to the commencement of this section shall lie to the designated court within the period prescribed by the Government of Nepal by notification in the Nepal Gazette Amended by the Fourth Amendment.. 9. Pending Cases to be Transferred: Any case relating to the rights and interests of the farmer and landowner of Ukhad land which was filed before any office, court or authority other than the Supreme Court prior to the commencement of this Act and remains undecided shall, after the commencement of this Act, be transferred to the designated court constituted under section 7, Amended by the Second Amendment and disposed of by such designated court. 10. Power to Make Rules: The Government of Nepal may make rules to implement the objectives of this Act. 11.
Authentication (Procedure) of Some Public Documents Act, 2006

Some Public Documents Authentication (Procedure) Act, 2063

Authentication and Publication Date
2063.6.5

Amending Acts

1. Some Public Documents Authentication (Procedure) (First Amendment) Act, 2065 2065.9.2
2. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072 2072.11.13
3. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075 2075.11.19
4. Legislation Act, 2081 2081.2.03

Act No. 4 of the year 2063

An Act Made to Provide for the Amendment and Consolidation of the Authentication Procedure of Some Public Documents

Preamble: Whereas it is desirable to amend and consolidate the prevailing laws relating to the authentication procedure of some public documents in a timely manner,

This Act is enacted by the House of Representatives in the first year after the issuance of the declaration of the House of Representatives, 2063. 1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the “Some Public Documents Authentication (Procedure) Act, 2063”.

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

(a) “Public document” means the following documents: -

(1) Acts,
(2) Ordinances,
(3) Rules made by the Government of Nepal,
(4) Rules made by a constitutional body,
(5) Orders issued by the Government of Nepal,

Added by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.(5a) Rules made, orders or licenses issued by the Provincial Government, or decisions of the Provincial Government, Council of Ministers,

Added by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.(5b) Acts, rules made, and orders issued by the local level,

Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.(6) Resolutions passed by the Constituent Assembly, the Legislature-Parliament or the Federal Parliament,

Added by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.(6a) Resolutions passed by the Provincial Assembly, Municipal Assembly or Village Assembly,

(7) Licenses issued by the Government of Nepal,
(8) Decisions of the Government of Nepal, Council of Ministers,
(9) Appointment letters for positions appointed in accordance with the Constitution,
(10) Appointment, transfer and retirement letters given by the Government of Nepal in accordance with prevailing law,
(11) Other documents required to be authenticated in accordance with prevailing law,

Added by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.(11a) Appointment, transfer or retirement letters given by the Provincial Government in accordance with prevailing law,

(12) Other documents as prescribed.

(b) “Authentic copy” means the original copy signed by the officer authorized to authenticate a public document.

(c) “Secretary” means a Secretary of the Government of Nepal, and that term also includes any other officer of the special class of the Nepal Gazette of the Government of Nepal.

(d) “Prescribed” or “as prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed in the rules made under this Act. Amended by the First Amendment.3.
Authentication (Procedure) of Some Public Documents Act, 2006

Amended by the First Amendment.3. Authentication Procedure of Acts: (1) Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.After a bill is passed by the Federal Parliament, Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.the Federal Parliament Secretariat shall prepare Amended by the Legislation Act, 2081.five copies of such a bill on Nepali paper and submit them to the President for authentication. Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.(2) The copies of the bill to be submitted pursuant to sub-section (1) must be signed by the Speaker or Chairperson of the House where the bill originated, mentioning the date on which the bill was passed by the Federal Parliament.

(3) After the President signs, mentioning the date, on the copies of the bill submitted pursuant to sub-section (1), such a bill shall be authenticated and shall become an Act.

(4) Among the authentic copies made pursuant to sub-section (3), one copy shall be kept in the Office of the President, Amended by the Legislation Act, 2081.one copy each shall be sent to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and the Federal Parliament Secretariat, and two copies shall be sent to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and each such office shall safely keep the authentic copy so received.

(5) On the basis of the authentic copy received pursuant to sub-section (4), the Secretary of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs shall publish the Act in the Nepal Gazette, indicating the date of authentication of the Act. Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.4. Authentication of Resolutions Passed by the Federal Parliament: (1) The authentication of a resolution passed by the Federal Parliament in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal and other prevailing law shall be effected by the signature of the Speaker or Chairperson of the House where such resolution originated.

(2) On the basis of the authentic copy made pursuant to sub-section (1), the Secretary-General or Secretary of the Federal Parliament, or a gazetted officer designated by the Secretary-General, shall implement or cause to implement such resolution. Amended by the First Amendment.5.
Authentication (Procedure) of Some Public Documents Act, 2006

Amended by the First Amendment.5. Authentication Procedure of Ordinances: (1) Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.After the Council of Ministers recommends the issuance of an ordinance pursuant to Article 114, Sub-Article (1) of the Constitution of Nepal, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs shall prepare Amended by the Legislation Act, 2081.four copies of the draft of such ordinance on Nepali paper.

(2) The following office-bearers must sign the draft of the ordinance prepared pursuant to sub-section (1): -

(a) The Prime Minister,
(b) The concerned line Minister,
(c) The Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs,
(d) The Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal, and
(e) The Secretary of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.

(3) The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs shall send the draft of the ordinance signed pursuant to sub-section (2) to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, and the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers shall submit such draft to the President for authentication.

(4) After the President signs, mentioning the date, on the copies of the draft ordinance received pursuant to sub-section (3), the ordinance shall be authenticated.

(5) After authentication pursuant to sub-section (4), such ordinance shall have force as an Act.

(6) After the ordinance is authenticated pursuant to sub-section (4), among such authentic copies, one copy shall be kept in the Office of the President, Amended by the Legislation Act, 2081.one copy shall be sent to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, and two copies shall be sent to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and each such office shall safely keep the authentic copy so received.

(7) On the basis of the authentic copy received pursuant to sub-section (6), the Secretary of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs shall publish the ordinance in the Nepal Gazette, indicating the date of authentication of the ordinance. Added by the First Amendment.5A.
Authentication (Procedure) of Some Public Documents Act, 2006

Added by the First Amendment.5A. Authentication of Orders, Licenses, Notices Issued by the President: (1) Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.The authentication of an order, license, notice or any other document issued by the President in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal and other prevailing law shall be effected by the signature of the President.

(2) After authentication pursuant to sub-section (1), the Office of the President shall keep one copy safely in its office and shall write to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers for information and implementation of such order, license, notice or other document which has been authenticated, and to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs for the publication of matters required to be published in the Nepal Gazette. 6. Authentication of Rules, Orders, Licenses, etc.: (1) After the Government of Nepal, Council of Ministers decides on the issuance of the following public documents, the Chief Secretary shall sign two copies of such document for authentication on the basis thereof, keep one copy in the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, and send the other copy to the concerned Ministry: -

(a) Rules made by the Government of Nepal,
(b) Orders issued by the Government of Nepal,
(c) Licenses issued by the Government of Nepal,
(d) Decisions required to be made, directives or other public documents required to be issued by the Government of Nepal, Council of Ministers in accordance with prevailing law.

(2) The concerned Ministry shall safely keep the authentic copy received pursuant to sub-section (1) and shall implement it on the basis thereof. 7. Authentication of Other Public Documents of the Government of Nepal: The authentication of other public documents of the Government of Nepal, other than those mentioned in Sections Amended by the First Amendment.3, 4, 5, 5A and 6, shall be effected by the concerned Secretary or by any other gazetted officer designated by him/her. 8.
Authentication (Procedure) of Some Public Documents Act, 2006

8. Authentication of Appointments Made Pursuant to the Constitution and Other Prevailing Law: (1) Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.The appointment letter for a position appointed by the President in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal and other prevailing law shall be authenticated by the signature of the President.

(2) The Office of the President shall keep the authentic copy of the appointment letter made pursuant to sub-section (1) safely and shall write to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers for information and implementation of such authentication, and to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs for the publication of matters required to be published in the Nepal Gazette.

(3) Other than those mentioned in sub-section (1), Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.the appointment of other positions appointed in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal shall be authenticated by the prescribed officer in the prescribed manner and shall be implemented as prescribed. 9. Authentication of Orders: Other than those mentioned in Section 6, other orders of the Government of Nepal shall be authenticated by the prescribed officer in the prescribed manner. 10. Authentication of Rules, Regulations or Directives Made by Constitutional Bodies: (1) Two copies of the rules, regulations or directives made by a constitutional body in accordance with prevailing law shall be authenticated by the signature of the chief office-bearer of such body.

(2) Among the authentic copies made pursuant to sub-section (1), one copy shall be kept safely in the concerned constitutional body and the other copy in the concerned Ministry. 11. Authentication of Other Public Documents: The authentication of other public documents as prescribed, other than those mentioned in Sections Amended by the First Amendment.3, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, shall be effected by the prescribed officer in the prescribed manner. Added by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.Provided that, in the case of public documents of provinces and local levels, it shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the relevant provincial or local level law. 12. Matters to be Authenticated Under Other Prevailing Law Not Affected: If there is a separate provision in prevailing law regarding the authentication of any public document, nothing contained in this Act shall affect such matter. 13. National Archives of Public Documents to be Maintained: (1) A public document authenticated under this Act shall, after completion of the prescribed period, be kept in the National Archives by completing the prescribed procedure.

(2) When keeping in the National Archives pursuant to sub-section (1), microfilms of public documents as prescribed shall be prepared and kept. 14.
Authentication (Procedure) of Some Public Documents Act, 2006

14. Penalty: (1) Amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.If any person forges a public document, effects authentication or certification of something that does not exist, or tampers with it, The name of the Muluki Criminal (Code) Act, 2074 is Nepal Muluki Criminal Code, 2074.the punishment shall be as provided in Sub-section (3) of Section 276 of the Muluki Criminal (Code) Act, 2074.

(2) Deleted by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075

(3) A person who attempts to commit, abets, or is an accomplice in an offence under sub-section (1) or (2) shall be liable to half the punishment provided for the principal offender.

(4) If any person suffers any kind of loss or damage due to an offence under this section, compensation for that shall also be recovered from the offender. 15. Government Case: The case under this Act Transformed by the Some Nepal Laws Amendment, Consolidation, Adjustment and Repeal Act, 2074 and amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Relating to Civil Code Act, 2075.shall be deemed to be included in Schedule-1 of the Muluki Criminal Procedure Code, 2074. 16. Power to Make Rules: The Government of Nepal may make necessary rules for the purpose of implementing this Act. 17. Repeal and Saving: (1) The following laws are hereby repealed: -

(a) The Seal Act, 2015,
(b) The Rules Relating to Procedure for Confirming Punishment under Seal, 2018,
(c) The Rules for Certifying Orders of His Majesty's Government, 2023,
(d) The Rules for Certifying Orders of His Majesty, 2048,
(e) The Seal (Procedure) Rules, 2054.

(2) Anything done or action taken under the laws repealed pursuant to sub-section (1) shall not be deemed to be adversely affected by this Act.

(3) Bills already authenticated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with the House of Representatives Rules, 2063 at the time of commencement of this Act shall be deemed to have been authenticated under this Act.
Security Printing Act, 2024

Chapter-1

Preliminary

1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act shall be called the "Security Printing Act, 2024 (2081)."

(2) This Act shall commence on the thirty-first day from the date of its certification. 2. Definition: Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act,-

(a) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 6.

(b) "Production Site" means the site for preparing, designing, doing pre-press work, printing or producing security printing materials, or storing printed or produced security printing materials, and said term also denotes the industry for making paper or raw materials required for security printing materials.

(c) "Executive Director" means the Executive Director pursuant to Section 18.

(d) "Office" means the Central Office of the Center, and said term also denotes an office under the Center.

(e) "Center" means the Security Printing Center pursuant to Section 3.

(f) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed in the rules made under this Act.

(g) "Bank Note" means a bank note in circulation as cash.

(h) "Ministry" means the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Government of Nepal.

(i) "Personalization" means the personal details of the relevant person mentioned in a citizenship certificate, passport, national identity card, or other similar types of documents or cards issued by the Government of Nepal or the concerned body of the Government of Nepal pursuant to the prevailing law, and said term also denotes the act of entering the personal details of the relevant person.

(j) "Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 6.

(k) "Member" means a member of the Board of Directors, and said term also denotes the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

(l) "Security Printing" means the act of printing security printing materials with a guarantee of security by using special signs, processes, technologies, and special types of printing materials such as ink, paper, etc., in a manner that cannot be exactly reproduced by an unauthorized person.

(m) "Security Printing Materials" means citizenship certificate, passport, national identity card, bank note, visa sticker, postage stamp, excise sticker, driving license, or landed property registration certificate prepared for use, and said term also denotes other materials designated as security printing materials by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette. Chapter-2

Establishment of the Center and Its Functions, Duties, and Powers

3. Establishment of the Center: (1) A Security Printing Center is established to perform work related to the printing of security printing materials.

(2) The Central Office of the Center shall be located at a place designated by the Government of Nepal.

(3) The Center may open other offices within Nepal as required. 4.
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4. Center to be an Autonomous and Corporate Body: (1) The Center shall be an autonomous and corporate body with perpetual succession and shall acquire a legal personality.

(2) The Center, in the capacity of a legal person, shall exercise rights, perform duties, and discharge liabilities in accordance with the prevailing law. 5. Functions, Duties, and Powers of the Center: In addition to the functions, duties, and powers mentioned elsewhere in this Act, the functions, duties, and powers of the Center shall be as follows:-

(a) To arrange and prepare security printing materials and to print security printing materials,

(b) To make arrangements for reliable and trustworthy security of the printing press, production site, or ready-made security printing materials of the Center,

(c) To participate in national and international bids relating to providing services related to security printing,

(d) To perform other printing-related work without impeding the work of security printing,

(e) To conduct or cause to conduct necessary study and research relating to security printing,

(f) To obtain membership of an international professional organization relating to security printing with the approval of the Government of Nepal, and

(g) To provide necessary suggestions to the Government of Nepal for formulating policies relating to making the work of security printing reliable and trustworthy. Chapter-3

Formation of the Board of Directors and Its Functions, Duties, and Powers

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Formation of the Board of Directors and Its Functions, Duties, and Powers

6. Formation of the Board of Directors: (1) There shall be a Board of Directors as follows for the conduct, supervision, and management of all works and actions to be done on behalf of the Center:-

 Position Status

 (a) Secretary, Ministry Chairperson
 (b) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance Member
 (c) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs Member
 (d) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Member
 (e) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Member
 (f) Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Member
 (g) Two persons, including at least one woman, nominated by the Ministry from among persons who have obtained at least a post-graduate degree in Science, Management, Engineering, Commerce, or Information Technology from a recognized university and have at least five years of work experience in the relevant subject Member
 (h) Executive Director Member-Secretary

(2) The term of office of the members pursuant to clause (g) of Sub-section (1) shall be four years.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (2), if a nominated member fails to fulfill their official responsibilities or does any act contrary to the interests of the Center, the Ministry may remove them from the position.

(4) Before removal pursuant to Sub-section (3), such person shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present a defense.

(5) When nominating a member pursuant to clause (g) of Sub-section (1), the principle of inclusiveness shall be followed. 7. Functions, Duties, and Powers of the Board of Directors: In addition to the functions, duties, and powers mentioned elsewhere in this Act, the functions, duties, and powers of the Board of Directors shall be as follows:-

(a) To approve the policies, plans, budget, and programs of the Center,

(b) To determine fees for services provided by the Center,

(c) To coordinate as necessary with concerned bodies for the security of the Center,

(d) To formulate and implement a code of conduct for employees working at the Center,

(e) To perform policy-level work related to the monitoring, inspection, and security arrangements of the production site of security printing materials including administrative work, and

(f) To conduct an updated evaluation of the work and actions performed by the Center. 8.
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Arrangements Relating to Security Printing

9. Work Relating to Government Security Printing to be Done by the Center: (1) After the commencement of this Act, all works relating to security printing, such as security printing, making or importing press machinery, instruments, or equipment relating to it, making or importing paper with watermark or security thread used in security printing, making, producing, or importing dies, plates, or equipment, or using other developed technologies relating to security printing, shall be performed by the Center.

(2) While performing the printing of materials relating to security printing pursuant to Sub-section (1), the Center shall perform the printing of materials relating to other government security printing in a manner that does not impede the work related to the printing of citizenship, national identity card, passport, bank note, excise sticker, and driving license.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (1), until the Center operates the work relating to security printing, or even if it has started operations, if the Center is unable to print any security printing material as per demand, such security printing material may be printed or caused to be printed pursuant to the prevailing law.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (1), the Government of Nepal may approve a body or institution with a majority share or ownership of the Government of Nepal to perform work related to security materials other than citizenship, national identity card, passport, bank note, excise sticker, and driving license.

(5) If a body or institution with a majority share or ownership of the Government of Nepal pursuant to Sub-section (4) also informs that it cannot perform the work of security printing as per the demand of the concerned government body, the concerned government body may, with the approval of the Government of Nepal, cause other security printing work, excluding citizenship, national identity card, passport, bank note, excise sticker, and driving license, to be done through competition with other domestic persons or institutions according to the prevailing law relating to procurement. 10. Demand and Technical Specifications to be Sent: (1) The concerned government body that issues, releases, or puts into use security printing materials shall make a demand projection of the security printing materials required for its performance for one fiscal year and send its demand and technical specifications to the Center at least six months prior to the security printing.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (1), if security printing materials are required due to a special circumstance, the concerned government body may immediately request the Center for security printing, stating the reason therefor. 11.
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11. Security Printing and Supply to be Made: After receiving the demand and technical specifications pursuant to Section 10, the Center shall, in coordination with the demanding concerned government body, perform security printing of the security printing materials and supply them as per the demand of such body. 12. Security Printing Technology, Materials, and Signs: (1) The Center may, while performing security printing, select appropriate technology, security printing materials, and signs as required.

(2) The selection of technology, security printing materials, and signs pursuant to Sub-section (1) and the security printing or preparation of security printing materials shall be done by mutual agreement between the government body that requires the printing and the Center.

(3) The procedure relating to the selection of security printing technology, security printing materials, and signs shall be as prescribed. 13. Information to be Given: (1) If the Center is unable to perform the security printing of any particular type of security printing material for any reason, it shall inform the concerned government body within fifteen days of receiving the demand pursuant to Section 10.

(2) Upon receiving information pursuant to Sub-section (1), such government body may make necessary arrangements relating to security printing pursuant to the prevailing law. 14. Security of Security Printing Materials, Infrastructure, and Production Site: The Government of Nepal shall, upon the request of the Center, make necessary arrangements for the security of security printing materials, infrastructure required for security printing, production site, and transportation of security printing materials. Chapter-5

Fund, Accounts, Audit, and Annual Report of the Center

15. Fund of the Center: (1) There shall be a separate Fund in the name of the Center.

(2) The Fund pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall contain the following amounts:-

(a) Fees received for performing security printing work,

(b) Grants received from the Government of Nepal, and

(c) Assistance amounts received from international organizations and institutions.

(3) Prior to receiving the amount pursuant to clause (c) of Sub-section (2), the consent of the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Nepal shall be obtained.

(4) All expenditures to be made on behalf of the Center shall be borne by the Fund pursuant to Sub-section (1). 16.