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Armed Police Force Act, 2001

Nepal, or the good relations between federal units or various castes, ethnic groups, religions, sects,
(c) if he/she sells or transfers in any manner any government or any person's weapon or ammunition under his/her responsibility,
(d) if he/she runs away with weapons or ammunition taken for his/her use or kept under his/her responsibility,
(e) if he/she directly or indirectly assists terrorist activities,
(f) if he/she provides or attempts to provide or abets any other person to provide information or news related to security to unauthorized national or international persons, institutions or groups.

(2) An Armed Police who commits the following offenses shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of seven years to twelve years:-

(a) if he/she attempts to commit an armed rebellion,
(b) if he/she creates a riot in a building, structure or site of public importance, office or any other place where he/she is assigned or which he/she is required to protect, or if he/she shows cowardice and flees while attackers are attacking,
(c) if he/she breaks, damages or loots property in any manner, or causes loss, damage or injury to any house or place with the intention of looting.

(3) An Armed Police who commits the following offenses shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of five years to seven years:-

(a) if he/she uses or attempts to use criminal force against an Armed Police of higher rank or other authorized officer related to security, knowing or having reasonable grounds to know that such person is of higher rank or an authorized officer, whether on duty or not,
(b) if he/she, despite knowing about a conspiracy or attempt to commit an armed rebellion, fails to provide information or news as soon as possible to a higher-ranking or senior officer,
(c) if he/she does or causes to be done any act by writing, or by words or by signs and symbols that may cause hatred, enmity or contempt likely to disrupt the Government of Nepal or its work,
(d) if he/she knowingly allows a prisoner or detainee under his/her responsibility to escape or absconds.

(4) An Armed Police who commits the following offenses shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of three years to five years:-

(a) if he/she fails to obey an order given by an Armed Police of higher rank,
(b) if he/she knowingly submits a false report about the number or condition of persons under his/her responsibility or command, or about cash or kind,
(c) if he/she becomes a member of any political organization or party, or participates in a rally or demonstration organized for political purposes,
(d) if he/she misuses, carelessly loses, damages or breaks weapons, ammunition, vehicles, cash or goods under his/her responsibility,
(e) if he/she runs away with government property or goods under his/her responsibility,
(f) if he/she forcibly takes another's property or goods,
(g) if he/she contributes to disrupting religious and social harmony of the country,
(h) if he/she deserts from the service of the amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.
Armed Police Force Act, 2001

Armed Police Force, Nepal,
(i) if he/she resigns without the permission of the officer authorized to appoint him/her, or abandons the performance of the duties of his/her post. Chapter-6
Armed Police Special Court and Appeal

28. Formation of Armed Police Special Court: (1) For the purpose of conducting initial proceedings and adjudication of cases relating to offenses punishable under Chapter-5, the Government of Nepal shall, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, form one Armed Police Special Court.

(2) The seat of the Armed Police Special Court formed pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall be in Kathmandu Valley.

(3) The Armed Police Special Court formed pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall consist of three members: an officer of the special class of the Judicial Service as chairperson, one police officer of at least the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police from the Armed Police Service, and one officer of at least the rank of Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Home Affairs or under it. 29. Arrest and Detention: (1) An Armed Police accused of any offense under Chapter-5 may be arrested and detained on the order of any Armed Police Officer of a rank higher than him/her.

(2) Before being detained under Sub-section (1), such Armed Police shall be disarmed.

(3) If an Armed Police is arrested and detained under Sub-section (1), information thereof shall be given as soon as possible to the head of the office where the accused is working and to the Inspector General of Armed Police. 30. Provision for Taking Statement and Examining Evidence: (1) The Armed Police Special Court shall take the statement of the accused related to the case and keep it in the case file.

(2) If any documentary evidence needs to be examined during the hearing of the case, the Armed Police Special Court may order the concerned body or officer to submit such evidence, and such body or officer shall submit the requested documentary evidence within the specified time.

(3) If it appears necessary to examine any witness during the hearing of the case, the Armed Police Special Court may summon and examine such witness. Provided that, if the Armed Police Special Court considers that summoning the witness to be examined would cause unnecessary delay or expense or inconvenience, it may order the Chief District Officer of the district where the witness resides or stays to examine the witness by way of commission and send the record.

(4) Other procedures of the Armed Police Special Court shall be as prescribed. 31. Period for Adjudication of Case: The Armed Police Special Court shall ordinarily conclude the case within ninety days from the date of examining witnesses in the case. 32.
Armed Police Force Act, 2001

31. Period for Adjudication of Case: The Armed Police Special Court shall ordinarily conclude the case within ninety days from the date of examining witnesses in the case. 32. Provision Relating to Custody and Prison: If the accused needs to be kept in custody pending trial or kept in prison pursuant to the verdict, as per the order of the Armed Police Special Court, the Government of Nepal may send him/her to be imprisoned in any prison of Nepal omitted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066.. 33. Provision Relating to Appeal: A person aggrieved by the decision of the Armed Police Special Court may appeal to the concerned amended by the Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072. High Court within thirty-five days. 34. Coordination Committee: (1) For bringing harmony and coordination between the Armed Police and other police organizations in the work of maintaining peace and order within Nepal omitted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066., there shall be a Coordination Committee at the center consisting of the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs as coordinator and the Inspector General of Police and the Inspector General of Armed Police as members.

(2) For the purpose of Sub-section (1), there may also be a Coordination Committee at the regional and district levels consisting of such office bearers as prescribed.

(3) The Coordination Committee under Sub-sections (1) and (2) shall regulate its own procedures. 35. Delegation of Power: An authority having power under this Act or the rules made under this Act may delegate the power so vested to an officer subordinate to him/her under his/her responsibility. 36. Power to Make Rules: The Government of Nepal may make necessary rules for the purpose of implementing this Act. 37. Saving: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in prevailing laws, matters provided for in this Act shall be governed by this Act.

(2) Any act or action performed under the Armed Police Ordinance, 2073 promulgated on 2073 Magh 9 shall be deemed to have been performed under this Act. 38. Effect of Expiration of the Armed Police Ordinance, 2073: After the expiration of the Armed Police Ordinance, 2073, unless a different intention appears, such expiration shall not,-

(a) revive anything not in force or existing at the time of such expiration,
(b) affect any matter in force under that Ordinance or any
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000

बाल श्रम (निषेध र नियमित गर्ने) ऐन, २०५६
Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2056

लालमोहर र प्रकाशित मिति
२०५७ । ३ । १७
Royal Seal and Date of Publication
2057.3.17

प्रमाणीकरण र प्रकाशन मिति
२०५६ । १० । १७
Date of Certification and Publication
2056.10.17

संशोधन गर्ने ऐन
Amending Acts

१. गणतन्त्र सुदृढीकरण तथा केही नेपाल कानून संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०६६ २०६६ । १० । १७
1. Republic Strengthening and Amendment of Some Nepal Laws Act, 2066 2066.10.17
२. केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०७२ २०७२ । ११ । १३
2. Amendment of Some Nepal Acts Act, 2072 2072.11.13
३. केही नेपाल कानूनलाई संशोधन, एकीकरण, समायोजन र खारेज गर्ने ऐन, २०७४ २०७४ । ६ । ३०
3. Act to Amend, Consolidate, Adjust and Repeal Some Nepal Laws, 2074 2074.6.30
४. केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०७५ २०७५ । ११ । १९
4. Amendment of Some Nepal Acts Act, 2075 2075.11.19

२०५६ सालको ऐन नं. १
Act No. 1 of the year 2056



बाल श्रम (निषेध र नियमित गर्ने) सम्बन्धमा व्यवस्था गर्न बनेको ऐन
An Act Made to Provide for the Prohibition and Regulation of Child Labor

प्रस्तावनाः बालकलाई कल कारखाना, खानी वा यस्तै अन्य जोखिमपूर्ण काममा लगाउन निषेध गर्न तथा बालकलाई अन्य काममा लगाउँदा उनीहरूको स्वास्थ्य, सुरक्षा तथा सेवा र सुविधाका सम्बन्धमा आवश्यक व्यवस्था गर्न वाञ्छनीय भएकोले,
Preamble: Whereas it is desirable to prohibit the engagement of children in factories, mines or other such hazardous work, and to make necessary provisions regarding the health, safety, service and facilities of children when engaging them in other work,

श्री ५ महाराजाधिराज वीरेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाहदेवको शासनकालको उन्नतीसौं वर्षमा संसदले यो ऐन बनाएको छ । Parliament has enacted this Act in the twenty-ninth year of the reign of His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.

परिच्छेद-१
Chapter-1

प्रारम्भिक
Preliminary

१. संक्षिप्त नाम र प्रारम्भ: (१) यस ऐनको नाम "बाल श्रम (निषेध र नियमित गर्ने) ऐन, २०५६" रहेको छ । 1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be cited as the "Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2056".

(२) यो ऐन नेपाल सरकारले नेपाल राजपत्रमा सूचना प्रकाशन गरी तोकेको मितिदेखि प्रारम्भ हुनेछ । यो ऐन संवत् २०६१ । ८ । १ देखि प्रारम्भ हुने गरी तोकिएको । (नेपाल राजपत्र मिति २०६१ । ७ । ३०)
(2) This Act shall come into force on such date as the Government of Nepal may, by notification in the Nepal Gazette, appoint. This Act has been appointed to come into force from 2061.8.1. (Nepal Gazette date 2061.7.30)

२. परिभाषा: विषय वा प्रसङ्गले अर्को अर्थ नलागेमा यस ऐनमा,-
2.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000

This Act has been appointed to come into force from 2061.8.1. (Nepal Gazette date 2061.7.30)

२. परिभाषा: विषय वा प्रसङ्गले अर्को अर्थ नलागेमा यस ऐनमा,-
2. Definitions: Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act,-

(क) "बालक" भन्नाले केही नेपाल कानूनलाई संशोधन, एकीकरण, समायोजन र खारेज गर्ने ऐन, २०७४ द्वारा संशोधित । अठार वर्ष उमेर पूरा नगरेको बालबालिका सम्झनु पर्छ । (a) "Child" means a child who has not completed the age of eighteen years, amended by the Act to Amend, Consolidate, Adjust and Repeal Some Nepal Laws, 2074.

(ख) केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०७५ द्वारा संशोधित । "प्रतिष्ठान" भन्नाले श्रम ऐन, २०७४ को दफा २ को खण्ड (ज) बमोजिमको प्रतिष्ठान सम्झनु पर्छ । (b) "Establishment" means an establishment as referred to in clause (j) of Section 2 of the Labour Act, 2074, amended by the Amendment of Some Nepal Acts Act, 2075.

(ग) केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०७५ द्वारा संशोधित । "व्यवस्थापक" भन्नाले श्रम ऐन, २०७४ को दफा २ को खण्ड (द) बमोजिमको व्यवस्थापक सम्झनु पर्छ । (c) "Manager" means a manager as referred to in clause (d) of Section 2 of the Labour Act, 2074, amended by the Amendment of Some Nepal Acts Act, 2075.

(घ) "दिन" भन्नाले मध्यरातबाट शुरु हुने चौबीस घण्टाको अवधि सम्झनु पर्छ । (d) "Day" means a period of twenty-four hours beginning at midnight.

(ङ) "सप्ताह" भन्नाले शनिवारको मध्यरात वा श्रम विभागले तोकेको अरु कुनै दिनको मध्यरातदेखि शुरु हुने सात दिनको अवधि सम्झनु पर्छ । (e) "Week" means a period of seven days beginning at midnight on Saturday or at midnight on any other day as prescribed by the Department of Labour.

(च) "चिकित्सक" भन्नाले श्रम विभागले तोकिदिएको चिकित्सक सम्झनु पर्छ । (f) "Medical Practitioner" means a medical practitioner prescribed by the Department of Labour.

(छ) "योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र" भन्नाले दफा ७ को उपदफा (४) बमोजिम दिइएको प्रमाणपत्र सम्झनु पर्छ । (g) "Certificate of Fitness" means a certificate given pursuant to subsection (4) of Section 7.

(ज) "तोकिएको" वा "तोकिए बमोजिम" भन्नाले यस ऐन अन्तर्गत बनेको नियममा तोकिएको वा तोकिए बमोजिम सम्झनु पर्छ । (h) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed by the rules made under this Act.

(झ) केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०७५ द्वारा थप । "श्रम कार्यालय" भन्नाले श्रम ऐन, २०७४ को दफा २ को खण्ड (घ) बमोजिमको कार्यालय सम्झनु पर्छ । (i) "Labour Office" means an office as referred to in clause (gha) of Section 2 of the Labour Act, 2074, added by the Amendment of Some Nepal Acts Act, 2075.

परिच्छेद-२
Chapter-2

बालकलाई काममा लगाउन निषेध
Prohibition on Engaging Children in Work

३. बालकलाई काममा लगाउन नहुने: (१) कसैले पनि चौध वर्ष उमेर पूरा नगरेका बालकलाई श्रमिकको रुपमा काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन । 3.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000

Child Not to be Engaged in Work: (1) No person shall engage a child who has not completed the age of fourteen years as a worker.

(२) कसैले बालकलाई अनुसूचीमा उल्लिखित जोखिमपूर्ण व्यवसाय वा काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन । (2) No person shall engage a child in any hazardous occupation or work specified in the Schedule.

४. बालकलाई इच्छा विरुद्ध काममा लगाउन नहुने: कसैले पनि बालकलाई ललाई, फकाई वा झुक्याएर वा कुनै प्रलोभनमा वा डर, त्रास वा दबाबमा पारी वा अन्य कुनै तरिकाले निजको इच्छा विरुद्ध श्रमिकको रुपमा काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन । 4. Child Not to be Engaged in Work Against Will: No person shall engage a child as a worker against his/her will by alluring, coaxing or deceiving, or by any inducement, or by causing fear, terror or pressure, or in any other manner.

परिच्छेद-३
Chapter-3

बालकलाई काममा लगाउने सम्बन्धी व्यवस्था
Provisions Relating to Engaging Children in Work

५. सूचना दिनु पर्ने: (१) यो ऐन प्रारम्भ हुँदाका बखत अनुसूचीमा उल्लिखित जोखिमपूर्ण व्यवसाय वा कार्य सञ्चालन गरिरहेका व्यवस्थापकले यो ऐन प्रारम्भ भएको मितिले तीस दिनभित्र श्रम कार्यालयलाई देहायका विवरणहरू खुलाई लिखित सूचना दिनु पर्नेछः-
5. Notice to be Given: (1) A manager who, at the time of commencement of this Act, is operating a hazardous occupation or work specified in the Schedule shall, within thirty days from the date of commencement of this Act, give written notice to the Labour Office specifying the following particulars:-

(क) प्रतिष्ठानको नाम र ठेगाना,
(a) Name and address of the establishment,

(ख) व्यवस्थापकको नाम र ठेगाना,
(b) Name and address of the manager,

(ग) प्रतिष्ठानद्वारा सञ्चालित व्यवसाय वा कार्यको प्रकृति, र
(c) Nature of occupation or work operated by the establishment, and

(घ) तोकिए बमोजिमका अन्य विवरणहरू । (d) Other particulars as prescribed.

(२) यो ऐन प्रारम्भ भएपछि अनुसूचीमा उल्लिखित जोखिमपूर्ण व्यवसाय वा कार्य सञ्चालन गर्ने व्यवस्थापकले त्यस्तो व्यवसाय वा कार्य सञ्चालन गरेको मितिले पन्ध्र दिनभित्र श्रम कार्यालयलाई उपदफा (१) बमोजिम सूचना दिनु पर्नेछ । (2) A manager who, after the commencement of this Act, operates a hazardous occupation or work specified in the Schedule shall, within fifteen days from the date of operating such occupation or work, give notice to the Labour Office in accordance with subsection (1).

६. स्वीकृति लिनु पर्ने: (१) कुनै प्रतिष्ठानले बालकलाई काममा लगाउनु परेमा सम्बन्धित श्रम कार्यालय वा सो कार्यालयले तोकेको अन्य कुनै निकाय वा अधिकारी र बालकको बाबु, आमा वा संरक्षकको स्वीकृति लिनु पर्नेछ । 6.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000

Approval to be Obtained: (1) If any establishment has to engage a child in work, it shall obtain the approval of the concerned Labour Office or any other body or officer prescribed by that Office, and of the father, mother or guardian of the child.

तर नेपाल सरकारबाट स्वीकृति प्राप्त शिक्षण संस्था वा बालकको हक र हितको संरक्षणको निमित्त कार्यरत प्रचलित कानून बमोजिम स्थापित संस्थाद्वारा बालकको बृहत हितको निमित्त आयोजना गरिने काममा वा सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रममा लगाउन यस दफा बमोजिम स्वीकृति लिनु पर्ने छैन । Provided that, approval under this section shall not be required for engaging a child in work organized by a teaching institution approved by the Government of Nepal or an institution established under the prevailing law working for the protection of the rights and interests of children, for the overall benefit of the child, or in a cultural program.

(२) उपदफा (१) बमोजिम बालकलाई काममा लगाउने स्वीकृति दिँदा श्रम कार्यालयले सम्बन्धित प्रतिष्ठानलाई बालकको सिप र योग्यताको विकास गर्ने तथा शिक्षा प्रदान गर्ने उद्देश्यले उपयुक्त शर्तहरू लगाउन सक्नेछ र प्रतिष्ठानले यसको पालना गर्नु पर्नेछ । (2) While granting approval to engage a child in work under subsection (1), the Labour Office may impose suitable conditions on the concerned establishment with the objective of developing the skill and qualification of the child and providing education, and the establishment shall comply with such conditions.

७. योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र लिनु पर्ने: (१) प्रतिष्ठानले बालकलाई श्रमिकको रुपमा काममा लगाउनु अघि त्यस्तो बालकले श्रमिकको रुपमा काम गर्न सक्ने योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र लिनु पर्नेछ । 7.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000

Certificate of Fitness to be Obtained: (1) Before engaging a child as a worker, the establishment shall obtain a certificate of fitness that such child is capable of working as a worker.

(२) प्रतिष्ठानले उपदफा (१) बमोजिम योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र लिन त्यस्तो बालकले गर्नु पर्ने कामको प्रकृति र उमेर समेत उल्लेख गरी श्रम कार्यालयमा निवेदन दिनु पर्नेछ । (2) To obtain the certificate of fitness under subsection (1), the establishment shall submit an application to the Labour Office stating the nature of work to be performed by such child and his/her age.

(३) उपदफा (२) बमोजिमको निवेदन प्राप्त भएपछि श्रम कार्यालयले चिकित्सकद्वारा त्यस्तो बालकको स्वास्थ्य परीक्षण गराउनु पर्नेछ । (3) Upon receipt of the application under subsection (2), the Labour Office shall cause a medical practitioner to medically examine such child.

(४) उपदफा (३) बमोजिम चिकित्सकद्वारा बालकको स्वास्थ्य परीक्षण गराउँदा त्यस्तो बालक काम गर्न योग्य देखिएमा चिकित्सकले तोकिएको ढाँचामा योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र दिनेछ । (4) If, upon medical examination of the child by a medical practitioner under subsection (3), such child is found fit for work, the medical practitioner shall give a certificate of fitness in the prescribed format.

(५) उपदफा (४) बमोजिम दिइएको योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र एक वर्ष बहाल रहनेछ । (5) The certificate of fitness given under subsection (4) shall remain valid for one year.

(६) उपदफा (५) बमोजिम दिइएको योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र सम्बन्धित प्रतिष्ठानले चिकित्सकद्वारा नवीकरण गराउनु पर्नेछ । (6) The certificate of fitness given under subsection (5) shall be renewed by the concerned establishment through a medical practitioner.

(७) योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र लिँदा र नवीकरण गर्दा लाग्ने दस्तुर सम्बन्धित प्रतिष्ठानले नै व्यहोर्नु पर्नेछ । (7) The fee for obtaining and renewing the certificate of fitness shall be borne by the concerned establishment.

(८) यो ऐन प्रारम्भ हुँदाका बखत चौध वर्ष उमेर पूरा भएका बालकलाई काममा लगाएको प्रतिष्ठानले यो ऐन प्रारम्भ भएको मितिले तीस दिनभित्र योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र लिई सक्नु पर्नेछ । (8) An establishment which, at the time of commencement of this Act, has engaged a child who has completed the age of fourteen years in work, shall obtain the certificate of fitness within thirty days from the date of commencement of this Act.

८. विवरण दिनु पर्ने: (१) यो ऐन प्रारम्भ भएपछि बालकलाई काममा लगाउने प्रतिष्ठानले काममा लगाएको मितिले पन्ध्र दिनभित्र त्यस्तो बालकको फोटो सहित देहायका कुराहरू खुलाइएको विवरण श्रम कार्यालयमा पेश गर्नु पर्नेछः-
8.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000

Particulars to be Furnished: (1) An establishment that engages a child in work after the commencement of this Act shall, within fifteen days from the date of engagement, submit to the Labour Office a statement containing the following particulars along with the photograph of such child:-

(क) प्रतिष्ठानको नाम र ठेगाना,
(a) Name and address of the establishment,

(ख) व्यवस्थापकको नाम र ठेगाना,
(b) Name and address of the manager,

(ग) प्रतिष्ठान सञ्चालन भएको मिति,
(c) Date of commencement of the establishment,

(घ) प्रतिष्ठानद्वारा सञ्चालित व्यवसाय वा कार्य,
(d) Occupation or work operated by the establishment,

(ङ) बालकको नाम, ठेगाना र उमेर,
(e) Name, address and age of the child,

(च) बालकको बाबु, आमा वा संरक्षकको नाम र ठेगाना,
(f) Name and address of the father, mother or guardian of the child,

(छ) बालकलाई काममा लगाइएको मिति,
(g) Date on which the child was engaged in work,

(ज) बालकले गर्नु पर्ने कामको प्रकृति,
(h) Nature of work to be performed by the child,

(झ) बालकले पाउने पारिश्रमिकको रकम तथा अन्य सुविधाहरू,
(i) Amount of remuneration and other facilities to be received by the child,

(ञ) बालकको योग्यताको प्रमाणपत्र, र
(j) Certificate of fitness of the child, and

(ट) तोकिए बमोजिमका अन्य विवरणहरू । (k) Other particulars as prescribed.

(२) यो ऐन प्रारम्भ हुँदाका बखत चौध वर्ष उमेर पूरा गरेको बालकलाई काममा लगाई राखेको प्रतिष्ठानले यो ऐन प्रारम्भ भएको मितिले तीस दिनभित्र उपदफा (१) बमोजिमको विवरण श्रम कार्यालयमा पेश गर्नु पर्नेछ । (2) An establishment which, at the time of commencement of this Act, has kept engaged a child who has completed the age of fourteen years in work, shall submit the statement under subsection (1) to the Labour Office within thirty days from the date of commencement of this Act.

९. काममा लगाउने समय: (१) बालकलाई बेलुका छ बजेपछि बिहान छ बजेसम्मको अवधिभर काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन । 9.
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000

Hours of Work: (1) A child shall not be engaged in work during the period from six o'clock in the evening to six o'clock in the morning.

(२) बालकलाई काममा लगाउँदा दिनमा छ घण्टा र एक सातामा छत्तीिस घण्टाभन्दा बढी अतिरिक्त पारिश्रमिक दिई वा नदिई काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन । (2) A child shall not be engaged in work for more than six hours in a day and thirty-six hours in a week, whether or not overtime remuneration is paid.

(३) बालकलाई प्रत्येक दिन लगातार तीन घण्टा काम गरेपछि आधा घण्टा आराम गर्ने समय र प्रत्येक सातामा एक दिनको बिदा दिनु पर्नेछ । (3) A child shall be given a rest period of half an hour after every continuous three hours of work each day, and a holiday of one day every week.

(४) उपदफा (३) बमोजिम दिइएको प्रत्येक दिनको आधा घण्टाको आराम गर्ने समय र प्रत्येक साताको एक दिनको बिदा काम गरेको अवधि मानिनेछ । (4) The half-hour rest period each day and the one-day holiday each week given under subsection (3) shall be deemed to be working time.

(५) एकै दिन एउटा प्रतिष्ठानमा काम गरिसकेको बालकलाई सोही दिन पुनः अर्को प्रतिष्ठानमा काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन । (5) A child who has already worked in one establishment on the same day shall not be engaged in work in another establishment on that same day.

१०. पारिश्रमिक र सुविधा: (१) प्रतिष्ठानले श्रमिकको रुपमा काम गर्ने बालकलाई लिङ्ग, वर्ण, धर्म वा जात जातीको आधारमा कुनै भेदभाव नगरी समान कामको लागि समान पारिश्रमिक र सुविधा दिनु पर्नेछ । 10. Remuneration and Facilities: (1) The establishment shall provide equal remuneration and facilities for equal work to children working as workers, without any discrimination on the basis of gender, colour, religion or caste.

(२) प्रतिष्ठानमा काम गर्ने बालकले पाउने पारिश्रमिक, भत्ता, बिदा र अन्य सुविधा तोकिए बमोजिम हुनेछ । (2) The remuneration, allowance, leave and other facilities to be received by a child working in an establishment shall be as prescribed.

(३) उपदफा (२) बमोजिम तोकिएको पारिश्रमिक र सुविधाभन्दा कम पारिश्रमिक र सुविधा दिने गरी व्यवस्थापकले बालकलाई प्रतिष्ठानमा काममा लगाउनु हुँदैन । (3) A manager shall not engage a child in work in the establishment by providing remuneration and facilities less than the remuneration and facilities prescribed under subsection (2).

११. बालकको स्वास्थ्य र सुरक्षा सम्बन्धी व्यवस्था: प्रतिष्ठानमा काम गर्ने बालकको स्वास्थ्य र सुरक्षाका सम्बन्धमा व्यवस्थापकले अपनाउनु पर्ने व्यवस्था तोकिए बमोजिम हुनेछ । 11.
Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) Act, 1989

Technical Education and Vocational Training Council Act, 2045

Certification and Publication Date
2045.7.28

Amending Acts

1. Technical Education and Vocational Training Council (First Amendment) Act, 2049 2050.2.27
2. This Act shall come into force from Bhadra 17, 2063.Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063 2063.9.14
3. This Act shall come into force from Jestha 15, 2065.Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066 2066.10.17
4. Some Nepal Acts Amending Act to make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075 2075.11.19

Act No. 20 of the year 2045



An Act made to establish and manage the Technical Education and Vocational Training Council

Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to establish and manage a Technical Education and Vocational Training Council for the purpose of providing technical education and vocational training in a planned manner to produce basic, intermediate and high level technical manpower, and for determining and certifying skill standards;

Now, therefore, His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev has enacted this Act with the advice and consent of the National Panchayat. 1. Short Title and Commencement:
1.1 This Act may be called the "Technical Education and Vocational Training Council Act, 2045". 1.2 This Act shall come into force on such date as the Government of Nepal may appoint by notification published in the Nepal Gazette. The date is appointed to come into force from Falgun 12, 2045. (N.G. 2045.11.9)

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

Amended by the First Amendment.2.1.1 "Assembly" means the Technical Education and Vocational Training Assembly constituted pursuant to Section 2A. Amended by the First Amendment.2.1.2 "Council" means the Technical Education and Vocational Training Council established pursuant to Section 3. 2.1.3 "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed by the rules or regulations made under this Act. Added by the First Amendment.2A.
Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) Act, 1989

2A.3 The procedure relating to meetings of the Assembly shall be as determined by the Assembly itself. Amended by the First Amendment.3. Establishment of the Council:

3.1 A Technical Education and Vocational Training Council is established to systematize and standardize technical education and vocational training, to maintain coordination among various bodies providing such training, and to determine and certify skill standards. Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063.3.2 The composition of the Technical Education and Vocational Training Council shall be as follows:-

Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act to make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.3.2.1 Minister or Minister of State for Education, Science and Technology - Chairperson

3.2.2 Person nominated by the Government of Nepal - Vice-Chairperson

3.2.3 Member, National Planning Commission (looking after manpower) - Member

Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act to make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.3.2.4 Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - Member

3.2.5 Two persons nominated by the Chairperson from among persons who have made special contributions in the field of technical education and vocational training - Member

3.2.6 Two persons nominated by the Chairperson from various associations and institutions related to technical education and vocational training - Member

3.2.7 Person designated by the Government of Nepal from among the employees of the Council - Member-Secretary

3.3 The Government of Nepal may, if it deems necessary, by notification published in the Nepal Gazette, make necessary additions, deletions or changes among the members of the Council. 3.4 The Council may, if it deems necessary, invite any domestic or foreign expert or advisor to participate as an observer in the meeting of the Council. 3.5 The functions, duties and powers of the Chairperson and members of the Council shall be as prescribed. 3.6 The term of office of nominated members of the Council shall be four years, and after the expiry of the term, they may be renominated. Added by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063.3.6Ka The functions, duties, powers, and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chairperson of the Council shall be as prescribed. 3.7 Deleted by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063

4. Council to be a Corporate Body:
4.1 The Council established pursuant to Section 3 shall be an autonomous and corporate body with perpetual succession. 4.2 The Council shall have its own separate seal. 4.3 The Council may acquire, use, sell or otherwise dispose of movable and immovable property as a person. 4.4 The Council may sue and be sued in its own name. 5.
Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) Act, 1989

4.2 The Council shall have its own separate seal. 4.3 The Council may acquire, use, sell or otherwise dispose of movable and immovable property as a person. 4.4 The Council may sue and be sued in its own name. 5. Meetings and Decisions of the Council:
5.1 The meeting of the Council shall be held at such date, time and place as the Chairperson may fix. 5.2 If fifty percent of the total number of members of the Council are present, it shall be deemed to constitute a quorum for the meeting. Amended by the First Amendment.5.3 The meeting of the Council shall be presided over by the Chairperson, and in his/her absence, by the Vice-Chairperson. In the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the members present at the meeting shall elect a member from among themselves to preside over the meeting. 5.4 The opinion of the majority in the meeting of the Council shall prevail. In case of a tie, the Chairperson shall give a casting vote. 5.5 The decision of the Council shall be certified by the Member-Secretary. 5.6 Other procedures relating to the meeting of the Council shall be as determined by the Council itself. Added by the First Amendment.5A. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Assembly: The functions, duties and powers of the Assembly shall be as follows:-

5A.1 To provide guidance to the Technical Education and Vocational Training Council. 5A.2 To determine the policy of the Council and to make arrangements for its effective implementation or cause it to be implemented. 5A.3 To evaluate or cause to be evaluated whether the development and expansion of technical education and vocational training are up-to-date. 5A.4 To approve the annual budget and programme of the Council. 5A.5 To cause long-term plans to be prepared and to make necessary arrangements for their implementation. 5A.6 To constitute or cause to constitute committees, sub-committees or study/research teams as required. 5A.7 To give necessary directions to any body or officer under the Council. 5A.8 To perform or cause to perform other functions specified in this Act or the rules made under this Act. Amended by the First Amendment.6. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Council:

6.1 To make arrangements for various teaching, training and research as prescribed for the development of technical education and vocational training, and to make arrangements for its operation. 6.2 To grant approval for teaching or operation of technical education and vocational training to be established or operated in the private and non-governmental sector, and to make provisions regarding facilities and assistance they shall receive.
Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) Act, 1989

6.2 To grant approval for teaching or operation of technical education and vocational training to be established or operated in the private and non-governmental sector, and to make provisions regarding facilities and assistance they shall receive. 6.3 To establish relations with domestic universities or educational institutions regarding technical education and vocational training, and to emphasize quality education or training. 6.4 To determine policies relating to technical education and vocational training and submit them to the Assembly for approval. 6.5 To determine the areas and levels of technical education and vocational training programmes. 6.6 To conduct skill and training at the basic level and produce intermediate level manpower. 6.7 To establish and operate or cause to establish and operate polytechnic educational institutions. 6.8 To implement or cause to implement the curriculum and textbooks for vocational training provided for skill development by corporate bodies owned by the Government of Nepal and non-governmental corporate bodies, as determined by the Curriculum and Textbook Determination Committee. 6.9 To maintain or cause to maintain coordination among various training-related programmes. 6.10 To conduct or cause to conduct training relating to technical instructors. 6.11 To make necessary arrangements for apprenticeship training. 6.12 To make necessary arrangements, within the area of technical education, for training centres, subjects (training packages) and teachers providing training to conduct short-term or mobile training programmes at various locations. 6.13 To make or cause to make arrangements for the classification, testing and certification of skills. 6.14 To prepare skill certificates and determine skill standards. 6.15 To harmonize the in-service and pre-service, technical and vocational training curricula being operated by government and non-governmental bodies, evaluate such training at the national level, determine standards, and grant recognition. 6.16 To perform or cause to perform necessary work to produce basic, intermediate and high level technical manpower. 6.17 To implement or cause to implement programmes approved by the Assembly. 6.18 To mobilize assistance from national and international spheres and to mobilize or cause to mobilize the received assistance in a systematic manner. 6.19 To provide necessary advice to the Government of Nepal regarding technical education and vocational training. 6.20 To enter into agreements or contracts with domestic, foreign or international associations or institutions with the prior approval of the Government of Nepal. 6.21 To submit the annual budget, progress report, audit report and other reports of the Council to the Assembly for approval, ratification, or information. 6.22 To perform or cause to perform other necessary functions for the implementation of the objectives of this Act. Added by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063.6A.
Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) Act, 1989

6.22 To perform or cause to perform other necessary functions for the implementation of the objectives of this Act. Added by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063.6A. Recognition of Certificate: The certificate awarded by the Council to a student who has passed the entrance examination and studied for at least two years at an educational institution affiliated with the Council shall be equivalent to a proficiency certificate of a university or other educational institution. 7. Power to Constitute Committees, Sub-committees or Task Forces:

7.1 The Council may, as required, constitute various committees, sub-committees or task forces to conduct its business smoothly. 7.2 The functions, duties and powers of the committees, sub-committees or task forces, and procedures relating to their meetings shall be as prescribed. 8. Power to Raise Financial Resources: For the smooth operation of its work, the Council may, with the prior approval of the Government of Nepal, borrow loans, receive grants, or raise financial resources from any other means. 8A. Added the Ordinance Amending Some Nepal Acts relating to Education and Sports, 2062, and repealed by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063

Amended by the First Amendment.9. Provisions relating to Employees:

9.1 The Council may appoint employees as required. 9.2 The remuneration, conditions of service and facilities of the employees of the Council shall be as prescribed. 10. Fund of the Council:

10.1 The Council shall have a separate fund. The following amounts shall be credited to that fund:-

10.1.1 Grant received from the Government of Nepal,

10.1.2 Amount received from any international or foreign institution through the Government of Nepal,

10.1.3 Amount earned from the movable and immovable property of the Council,

10.1.4 Any other amount received by the Council. 10.2 All amounts of the Council shall be deposited in the Nepal Rastra Bank or any commercial bank in the name of the Council. 10.3 All expenses to be borne on behalf of the Council shall be met from the fund referred to in sub-section 10.1. 10.4 Operation of the account of the Council shall be as prescribed. 11. Accounts and Audit of the Council:

11.1 The accounts of the Council shall be kept in accordance with the prevailing format and method of the Government of Nepal. 11.2 The audit of the Council shall be carried out by the Office of the Auditor General. 11.3 The Government of Nepal may, if it so desires, inspect or cause to be inspected the account books and other cash and goods articles of the Council at any time. 12.
Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) Act, 1989

11.2 The audit of the Council shall be carried out by the Office of the Auditor General. 11.3 The Government of Nepal may, if it so desires, inspect or cause to be inspected the account books and other cash and goods articles of the Council at any time. 12. Delegation of Powers: The Council may, as required, delegate all or some of the powers vested in it under this Act to a committee, sub-committee, task force Deleted by the First Amendment. or any authorized employee of the Council. 13. Government of Nepal may give Directions: The Government of Nepal may give necessary directions to the Council regarding technical education and vocational training and determination and certification of skill standards. 14. Liaison with Government of Nepal: The Council shall maintain liaison with the Government of Nepal through the Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act to make them Consistent with the Constitution of Nepal, 2075. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. 15. Power to make Rules: For the purpose of fulfilling the objectives of this Act, the Government of Nepal may make necessary rules. 16. Power to make Regulations: Subject to this Act and the rules made under this Act, the Council may make necessary regulations for the conduct of its business. Added by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act relating to Education and Sports, 2063.Regulations made in this manner shall come into effect only after approval from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. 17. Repeal and Saving:

17.1 The Technical and Vocational Education Committee (Constitution) Order, 2039 is hereby repealed, and all rights and liabilities of the committee constituted under that Order shall devolve upon the Council. 17.2 All acts and proceedings done under the Technical and Vocational Education Committee (Constitution) Order, 2039 shall be deemed to have been done by the Council.
Local Development Training Academy Act, 1993

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE ACT, 2049

Royal Seal and Publication Date
2050.02.32

Certification and Publication Date

Amending Acts

1. Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066 2066.10.07
2. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072 2072.11.13
3. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075 2075.11.19
4. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082 2082.04.14

Act No. 12 of the year 2050



Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to make legal provisions for the establishment and operation of a Local Development Training Institute to provide planned training to persons involved in local bodies, with the objective of enhancing the administrative and managerial efficiency of amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.local levels related to local development work,

Therefore, this Act is enacted by Parliament in the twenty-second year of the reign of His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. 1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be cited as the "Local Development Training Institute Act, 2049".

(2) This Act shall commence on such date as the Government of Nepal may, by notification in the Nepal Gazette, appoint. This Act is specified to come into effect from Ashwin 4, 2050. (N.G. 2050.6.4)

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

(a) "Institute" means the Local Development Training Institute established pursuant to Section 3.

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

(c) "Committee" means the Management Committee formed pursuant to Section 10.

(d) "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Institute appointed or designated pursuant to Section 12.

(e) "Training Centre" means the Rural Development Training Centre, Urban Development Training Centre, and Women Development Training Centre.

(f) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed in the rules made under this Act. 3. Establishment of the Institute: A Local Development Training Institute is established to provide high-level training on administrative and managerial matters of amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.local levels related to local development work and to assist in the institutional development of those bodies at the local level. 4. Institute to be a Corporate Body: (1) The Institute shall be an autonomous and corporate body with perpetual succession.

(2) The Institute shall have a separate seal for all its business.

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

(4) The Institute may, like an individual, sue or be sued in its own name. 5. Office of the Institute: (1) The head office of the Institute shall be located in Kathmandu Valley.

(2) The Institute may establish omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066.
Local Development Training Academy Act, 1993

7. Formation of the Council: (1) There shall be a Council formed as the apex body of the Institute, consisting of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and members as follows:-

(a) amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082.Minister or Minister of State for Federal Affairs and General Administration - Chairperson

(b) amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082.Assistant Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration - Vice-Chairperson

(c) omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066

(d) Member of the National Planning Commission (looking after local development) - Member

(e) Secretary, Ministry of Finance - Member

(f) omitted by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082.

(g) Secretary, amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082.Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - Member

(h) Secretary, amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082.Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport - Member

(i) Secretary, amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082.Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration - Member

(j) omitted by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.

(k) amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082.Seven Heads nominated by the Government of Nepal, one each from the seven provinces, from among the Heads of Municipalities - Member

(l) amended by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.Three Chairpersons of Rural Municipalities nominated by the Government of Nepal, ensuring representation from the Himalayan, Hilly, and Terai regions of Nepal omitted by Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066. - Member

(m) Executive Director, Institute - Member-Secretary

(2) The Government of Nepal may, if it deems necessary, by notification in the Nepal Gazette, make additions, deletions, or changes to the members of the Council.

(3) The term of office of the members referred to in clauses (c), omitted by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072. (k) and (l) of Sub-section (1) shall be two years.

(4) The Council may, if it deems necessary, invite domestic and foreign experts to participate as observers in meetings of the Council. 8. Meetings and Decisions of the Council: (1) Meetings of the Council shall be held on such date, time, and place as specified by the Chairperson of the Council.

(2) Meetings of the Council shall ordinarily be held twice a year.

(3) The Chairperson of the Council shall preside over meetings of the Council, and in their absence, the Vice-Chairperson shall preside.
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In the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the members present at the meeting shall elect a member from among themselves to preside over the meeting.

(4) The presence of fifty percent of the total number of members of the Council shall constitute a quorum for a meeting.

(5) The decision of the majority shall be the decision of the meeting. If a majority cannot be reached at the meeting, the Chairperson may cast a deciding vote.

(6) Decisions of the meeting shall be certified by the Member-Secretary of the Council.

(7) Other procedures relating to meetings of the Council shall be as determined by the Council itself. 9. Powers, Duties, and Functions of the Council: In addition to those stated elsewhere in this Act, the other powers, duties, and functions of the Council shall be as follows:-

(a) To determine policies relating to training and research programs conducted by the Training Centres,

(b) To make rules for the Institute,

(c) To approve plans and programs of the Institute,

(d) To review and evaluate the progress of the annual program of the Institute and approve the annual budget,

(e) To give necessary directions to the Executive Director and the Committee,

(f) To create necessary posts for employees for the Institute,

(g) To appoint necessary employees for the Institute,

(h) To carry out other functions as prescribed. 10. Repealed by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075. 11. Repealed by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075. 12. Provisions Relating to Employees of the Institute: (1) The Institute shall have the following categories of employees:-

(a) Administrative,
(b) Teaching and Research.

(2) There shall be an Executive Director as the head of the Institute. The Government of Nepal may appoint or designate a person having special experience in training-related work to the post of Executive Director. Their term of office shall be five years, and the Government of Nepal may, if it wishes, extend their term of office for a further maximum period of two years.

(3) The Institute shall have other employees as required. Added by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075.(3a) For the operation of the work of the Institute, the Government of Nepal may assign civil servants on deputation for a maximum period of one year.

(4) Provisions relating to the remuneration, terms of service, and facilities of the Executive Director and other employees of the Institute shall be as prescribed. 13.