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Association Registration Act, 1977

Institution Registration Act, 2034 (1977)

Royal Seal and Publication Date
2034.05.27

Amending Acts

1. Judicial Administration Reform (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2043 (1986) 2043.07.24
2. Judicial Administration Act, 2048 (1991) 2048.02.16
3. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2048 (1991) 2048.09.18
4. Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066 (2009) 2066.01.07
5. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2072 (2015) 2072.11.13

Act No. 10 of the Year 2034 (1977)



An Act Made to Provide for the Establishment and Registration of Institutions

Preamble: Whereas it is desirable to make provision for the establishment and registration of social, religious, literary, cultural, scientific, educational, intellectual, physical, economic, professional, and charitable institutions;

Now, therefore, His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev has, with the advice and consent of the National Panchayat, enacted this Act. 1. Short Title, Extent, and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Institution Registration Act, 2034 (1977)".

(2) This Act extends to the whole of Nepal Deleted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066 (2009).

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

(a) "Institution" means an association, organization, club, circle, council, study center, etc., established with the objective of developing and expanding social, religious, literary, cultural, scientific, educational, intellectual, ideological, physical, economic, professional, and charitable activities, and the said word also includes a friendship association.

(b) "Local Authority" means the authority designated by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, and where no such authority is designated, it means the Chief District Officer.

(c) "Management Committee" means the management committee constituted according to the bylaws of the institution.

(d) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed in the rules made under this Act. 3. Prohibition on Opening an Institution Without Registration: No person shall establish an institution without registering it under this Act. 4.
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3. Prohibition on Opening an Institution Without Registration: No person shall establish an institution without registering it under this Act. 4. Registration of an Institution: (1) Any seven or more persons desiring to establish an institution shall submit an application to the Local Authority, along with a copy of the institution's bylaws and the prescribed fee, specifying the following details relating to the institution:-

(a) Name of the institution,
(b) Objectives,
(c) Names, addresses, and occupations of the members of the Management Committee,
(d) Financial resources,
(e) Address of the office.

(2) Upon receipt of an application pursuant to sub-section (1), the Local Authority shall, after making necessary inquiries, register the institution and issue a certificate of registration if deemed appropriate for registration.

(3) If the Local Authority decides not to register an institution, it shall notify the applicant thereof, and the applicant may, within thirty-five days from the date of receipt of such notice, appeal against such decision to Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2048 (1991).the authority designated by the Government of Nepal.

(4) Upon receipt of an appeal pursuant to sub-section (3), Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2048 (1991).the authority designated by the Government of Nepal may, after making necessary inquiries, order the Local Authority to register such institution if it deems it reasonable to do so, and upon such order, the Local Authority shall register the institution.

(5) The format, validity period, renewal, and renewal fee of the certificate issued under this section shall be as prescribed. 5. Deemed to be a Body Corporate: (1) Every institution registered under this Act shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession, self-governed and organized. It shall have a separate seal for all its acts.

(2) The institution may, like an individual, acquire, use, and sell movable and immovable property.

(3) The institution may, like an individual, sue and be sued in its own name. 6.
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It shall have a separate seal for all its acts.

(2) The institution may, like an individual, acquire, use, and sell movable and immovable property.

(3) The institution may, like an individual, sue and be sued in its own name. 6. Property of the Institution: (1) If any person, including a member or employee of the institution, misuses, occupies, or withholds any property of the institution contrary to its bylaws, the Local Authority may seize such property from the person misusing, occupying, or withholding it and return it to the institution.

(2) A person aggrieved by the action taken by the Local Authority to return the property of the institution pursuant to sub-section (1) may Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2072 (2015).appeal to the District Court.

(3) If any person, including a member or employee of the institution, commits any offense or breach against any property, document, or reputation of the institution, the institution, any member thereof, or the Local Authority may initiate legal proceedings under the prevailing law. 7. Institutions Established Without Prior Registration to Register: Institutions established without registration under the law then in force prior to the commencement of this Act shall also register under this Act within three months from the date of commencement of this Act. 8. Amendment of Objectives of the Institution: (1) If it appears necessary to amend the objectives of the institution or if it is deemed appropriate to merge the institution with another institution, the Management Committee of the institution shall prepare a proposal to that effect and convene a special meeting in accordance with the institution's bylaws to discuss the proposal.

(2) If two-thirds of the total number of members present at the special meeting support the proposal, the proposal shall be deemed to have been passed by the special meeting. Provided that, prior approval of the Local Authority must be obtained to implement the proposal. 9. Submission of Accounts Statement: The Management Committee shall submit the accounts statement of its institution, along with the auditor's report, to the Local Authority every year. 10.
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Provided that, prior approval of the Local Authority must be obtained to implement the proposal. 9. Submission of Accounts Statement: The Management Committee shall submit the accounts statement of its institution, along with the auditor's report, to the Local Authority every year. 10. Audit of Accounts: (1) The Local Authority may, if deemed necessary, have the accounts of the institution audited by any officer appointed by it.

(2) For the audit conducted pursuant to sub-section (1), the Local Authority may levy and collect a fee, determined by it, not exceeding three percent of the institution's cash balance revealed by the audit.

(3) It shall be the duty of the office bearers, members, and employees of the institution to provide the details and documents requested or to answer the questions asked by the auditing officer.

(4) The auditing officer shall submit the audit report to the Local Authority within the time limit prescribed by the Local Authority, and if, based on the report, the Local Authority finds that any property of the institution has been misappropriated, damaged, or misused by any office bearer, member, or employee of the institution, it may initiate proceedings under the prevailing law to recover such loss or damage from such office bearer, member, or employee. Provided that, if the act constitutes an offense punishable under the prevailing law, proceedings shall be initiated under the prevailing law. 11. Power to Give Directions: The Government of Nepal may give necessary directions to institutions, and it shall be the duty of the concerned institution to comply with such directions. 12.
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11. Power to Give Directions: The Government of Nepal may give necessary directions to institutions, and it shall be the duty of the concerned institution to comply with such directions. 12. Penalties: (1) If any person establishes an institution without registration pursuant to Section 3 or operates an institution without registration pursuant to Section 7, the Local Authority may impose a fine of up to two thousand rupees on each member of the Management Committee of such institution.

(2) If the accounts statement is not submitted pursuant to Section 9, the Local Authority may impose a fine of up to five hundred rupees on each member of the Management Committee:

Provided that, if any member can submit satisfactory evidence that he/she made every possible effort to prevent the violation of Section 9, such member shall not be punished.

(3) If any office bearer, member, or employee fails to provide the details and documents requested or to answer the questions asked by the auditing officer pursuant to sub-section (3) of Section 10, the Local Authority may impose a fine of up to five hundred rupees on such office bearer, member, or employee.

(4) If the objectives of an institution are amended or it is merged with another institution without the approval of the Local Authority pursuant to Section 8, or if an institution acts contrary to its objectives, or fails to comply with the directions given by the Government of Nepal, the Local Authority may suspend or cancel the registration of such institution.

(5) Deleted by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2048 (1991). 13. Appeal: An appeal against the final decision made by the Local Authority pursuant to Section 12 shall lie to the Amended by the Judicial Administration Reform (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2043 (1986).District Court within thirty-five days. 14. Dissolution of an Institution and Its Consequences: (1) If an institution is dissolved because it is unable to carry out its activities according to its bylaws or for any other reason, the entire property of such institution shall vest in the Government of Nepal.

(2) In respect of the liabilities of an institution dissolved pursuant to sub-section (1), the Government of Nepal shall bear such liabilities to the extent covered by the property of the institution. 15. Power to Make Rules: The Government of Nepal may make rules for the purpose of implementing the objectives of this Act. 16. Registration or Establishment Required Under Other Nepal Acts: Where a separate provision is made in another Nepal Act regarding the registration or establishment of an institution, notwithstanding anything else written in this Act, such institution shall be registered or established under that Act. 17.
Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention) Act, 2015

Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention) Act, 2071

Certification and Publication Date
2071.8.5

Amending Acts

1. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2072 2072.11.13
2. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make Conformable to the Constitution of Nepal, 2075 2075.11.19

Act No. 7 of the Year 2071

An Act Made to Provide for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace

Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to make necessary provisions for the prevention of sexual harassment at workplace while ensuring the right of every person to work in a safe, clean and dignified environment,

The Constituent Assembly, in the capacity of the Legislature-Parliament, has enacted this Act in accordance with Article 83 of the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063. 1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be cited as the "Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention) Act, 2071".
(2) This Act shall commence on the ninety-first day from the date of its certification. 2. Definitions: Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act:
(a) "Grievance Hearing Officer" means the officer referred to in Section 14.
(b) "Employee" means an employee or worker working at a workplace.
(c) "Workplace" means the following bodies, institutions or firms, and the term shall also include the place used in the course of performance of work of such body, institution or firm:
(1) Government body,
(2) A corporate body wholly or partly owned by the Government of Nepal,
(3) A body or corporate body established under the prevailing law,
(4) A firm, body or corporate body which has obtained permission or has been registered under the prevailing law with the objective of carrying out any business, transaction or providing services.
(d) "Sexual Harassment" means any act referred to in Section 4.
(e) "Manager" means a person authorised to make final decisions regarding the administrative or commercial work and proceedings of a workplace, or an officer exercising delegated authority for that purpose, and the term shall also include the chief of any branch or unit of such workplace, if any.
(f) "Service Recipient" means a person present at a workplace with the objective of receiving any kind of service, and the term shall also include a person accompanying him or her. 3. Prohibition on Committing or Causing Sexual Harassment: No person shall commit or cause sexual harassment at a workplace. 4.
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3. Prohibition on Committing or Causing Sexual Harassment: No person shall commit or cause sexual harassment at a workplace. 4. Acts Deemed as Sexual Harassment: (1) If any person, by misusing his or her position, power or authority, by exerting any kind of pressure, influence or temptation, or by discouraging, commits or causes to commit any of the following acts at a workplace against any employee or service recipient, it shall be deemed that sexual harassment has been committed:
(a) Touching or attempting to touch any part of the body with sexual intent,
(b) Using or displaying words, pictures, newspapers, audio, video, other information technology, means, objects or materials related to obscene or sexual activities,
(c) Displaying or expressing obscene or sexual intent in writing, speech or by gestures,
(d) Proposing sexual activities,
(e) Teasing or causing annoyance with sexual intent.
(2) Notwithstanding anything written in clauses (a), (b) or (c) of sub-section (1), any act done in the course of education, information, research, treatment or rescue shall not be deemed to be sexual harassment. 5. Duties of Manager: (1) The Manager shall perform the following acts to prevent or prohibit sexual harassment at a workplace:
(a) Make necessary provisions relating to prevention of sexual harassment in the law concerning the service and conditions of employees,
(b) Sensitize employees and service recipients to prevent sexual harassment,
(c) Adopt necessary corrective measures to prevent recurrence of sexual harassment,
(d) Provide counselling services to the victim as required,
(e) Maintain a complaint box at the workplace.
(2) The Manager shall clearly inform the victim about the period for filing a complaint against sexual harassment, the procedure, and the Grievance Hearing Officer. 6.
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6. Hearing of Complaints: (1) If any person commits any kind of sexual harassment against any employee or service recipient at a workplace, the aggrieved employee, service recipient or any person on his or her behalf may lodge a complaint in writing or orally with the Manager against such person within fifteen days.
(2) If any complaint is lodged under sub-section (1), the Manager shall conduct an immediate inquiry into the matter.
(3) If, upon inquiry under sub-section (2), it appears that the accused person has committed sexual harassment against the complaining employee or service recipient, the Manager may order the performance of any or all of the following acts:
(a) Facilitate reconciliation between the victim and the accused person if both parties agree,
(b) Cause the accused person to apologise to the victim,
(c) Warn the accused person not to repeat such act,
(d) Cause the accused person to pay reasonable compensation to the victim,
(e) Initiate departmental action against the accused person in accordance with the law on service conditions.
(4) The Manager shall conclude the complaint made under sub-section (1) within fifteen days from the date of lodging the complaint. 7. Filing of Grievance: (1) Notwithstanding anything written in Section 6, if any person commits any kind of sexual harassment against any employee or service recipient at a workplace, the aggrieved employee, service recipient or any person on his or her behalf may file a grievance with the Grievance Hearing Officer against such person within ninety days from the date of the occurrence of the sexual harassment, along with evidence.
(2) If a complaint made under Section 6 is not concluded within the specified period, the aggrieved employee, service recipient or any person on his or her behalf, or the accused person, may file a grievance with the Grievance Hearing Officer within seventy days from the date of expiry of such period, and if any party is dissatisfied with the decision made by the Manager under that Section, within seventy days from the date of such decision.
(3) If any Manager fails to comply with the duties or other provisions under this Act, or fails to comply with the direction given by the Grievance Hearing Officer or the body conducting inspection or monitoring under Section 9 or 11, the concerned person may file a grievance with the Grievance Hearing Officer. 8.
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8. Possibility of Settlement: (1) If both the victim of sexual harassment and the accused person so desire, they may submit a joint application to the Grievance Hearing Officer for settlement.
(2) If a joint application for settlement is submitted under sub-section (1), the Grievance Hearing Officer shall, after necessary consultation with the parties, effect a settlement.
(3) No fee shall be charged for a settlement under sub-section (2). 9. Protection of Complainant: (1) The Manager shall not remove an employee from service, initiate any other departmental action, or take any kind of action adversely affecting his or her career development, including transfer or promotion, solely on the ground that he or she has made a grievance under this Act.
(2) If the Manager takes any kind of action against any employee contrary to sub-section (1), such employee may submit a petition to the Grievance Hearing Officer stating the particulars thereof.
(3) Upon inquiring into a petition submitted under sub-section (2), if the Grievance Hearing Officer finds the content of the petition reasonable, the Officer shall issue an order to the concerned Manager to annul or correct such decision.
(4) If an order is issued by the Grievance Hearing Officer under sub-section (3), the concerned Manager shall execute such order within fifteen days from the date the appeal period has expired or, if an appeal has been filed, from the date of the decision on such appeal.
(5) If an employee feels any kind of insecurity at the workplace due to having made a grievance under this Act, such employee may submit a petition to the Manager for security.
(6) If any petition is received under sub-section (5), the Manager shall make appropriate arrangements for the security of such employee at the workplace.
(7) If security arrangements are not made for the employee petitioning under sub-section (5) by the Manager, or if the Manager himself or herself is the accused party, such employee may request security from the local security agency, and upon such request for security, the security agency shall also make arrangements for his or her security.
(8) If it is not deemed appropriate to retain an employee who has been proven to have committed sexual harassment in that office, the Manager shall transfer such employee to another place if he or she has the authority to do so, and if the transfer is to be made by another officer or body, the Manager shall send a letter to such officer or body for transfer. 10.
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10. Inspection and Monitoring: The National Women Commission or the body at a level superior to that of the Manager may inspect or monitor the workplace to ascertain whether the Manager has complied with the duties and other provisions set forth in this Act and the rules and code of conduct framed under this Act. 11. Submission of Report: (1) A person deputed for inspection and monitoring under Section 10 shall, after the completion of the inspection and monitoring work, submit a report to the concerned body stating the following matters:
(a) The duties or other provisions fulfilled or not fulfilled by the concerned Manager,
(b) Matters on which the concerned Manager was called upon to fulfill duties or other provisions, and
(c) Other necessary matters.
(2) If, upon examining the report received under sub-section (1), it appears that any Manager has not complied with the duties or other provisions set forth in this Act and the rules and code of conduct framed under this Act, the body conducting or having the inspection or monitoring conducted shall direct the concerned Manager to comply with such duties or provisions.
(3) It shall be the duty of the concerned Manager to comply with the direction given under sub-section (2).
(4) If it appears that a policy decision needs to be made by any body regarding the matters mentioned in the report received under sub-section (1), the body conducting or having the inspection or monitoring conducted shall send a letter to the concerned body for the necessary policy decision. Provided that if the matter is one on which such body itself must make the policy decision, it shall initiate the necessary action for the decision. 12.
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Provided that if the matter is one on which such body itself must make the policy decision, it shall initiate the necessary action for the decision. 12. Penalties: (1) If any person is found to have committed sexual harassment against any employee or service recipient, such person shall be liable to imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to fifty thousand rupees, or both, depending on the nature of the offence.
(2) If any Manager is found to have failed to comply with the duties or other provisions under this Act, such Manager shall be liable to a fine of up to twenty-five thousand rupees.
(3) If any Manager fails to comply with the direction given by the Grievance Hearing Officer or the body conducting or having the inspection or monitoring conducted under Section 9 or 11, such Manager shall be liable to a fine of up to twenty-five thousand rupees.
(4) If a person who has been punished under this Section repeats the act for which such punishment was imposed, such person shall be liable to double the punishment for each subsequent occasion.
(5) If any person is found to have knowingly submitted a false grievance under this Act, such person shall be liable to a fine of up to ten thousand rupees.
(6) If any employee or person is punished under this Section, the Grievance Hearing Officer shall inform the concerned body thereof. 13. Compensation and Recovery of Amount: Upon inquiring into a grievance filed under this Act, if the accused person is found to have committed sexual harassment, the Grievance Hearing Officer shall, in addition to punishing such person under Section 12, order such person to pay the following compensation or amounts to the victim:
(a) Reasonable compensation for any physical or mental injury sustained,
(b) Actual expenses incurred in filing the grievance or defending the grievance. 14. Grievance Hearing Officer: (1) The authority for the initial proceedings and adjudication of grievances under this Act shall vest in the Chief District Officer of the concerned district.
(2) Notwithstanding anything written in sub-section (1), the authority for proceedings and adjudication of a grievance against the Chief District Officer shall vest in Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Make Conformable to the Constitution of Nepal, 2075.the Chief Secretary of the concerned Province. 15. Procedure for Hearing Grievances: (1) The Grievance Hearing Officer shall, in conducting proceedings and adjudication of grievances filed under Section 7, follow the procedure set forth in the Summary Procedure Act, 2028.
(2) If the victim so requests in writing, the Grievance Hearing Officer shall conduct the hearing of the grievance in camera. 16.
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16. Appeal: A person dissatisfied with the decision made by the Grievance Hearing Officer under this Act may file an appeal with the concerned Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2072.District Court within thirty-five days from the date of such decision. 17. Enforcement of Decision or Settlement: (1) The duty to enforce a decision or settlement made under this Act shall lie with the concerned Manager.
(2) If the Manager fails to enforce the decision or settlement under sub-section (1), the concerned complainant may submit a petition to the Grievance Hearing Officer stating the particulars thereof.
(3) If a petition is submitted under sub-section (2), the Grievance Hearing Officer shall cause the enforcement of such decision or settlement in accordance with the prevailing law.
(4) Notwithstanding anything written in sub-section (1), if the accused person is the Manager, the Grievance Hearing Officer shall himself or herself enforce the decision or settlement within sixty days. 18. Inclusion in Training Curriculum: Every training-providing body shall include the subject of sexual harassment and its prevention in the training curriculum. 19. No Bar to Prosecution under Prevailing Law: Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to bar the filing of cases and taking action under other prevailing laws in respect of any act or omission that is also punishable under such laws. 20. Matters to be Governed by Prevailing Law: Matters provided for in this Act shall be governed by this Act, and other matters shall be governed by the prevailing law. 21. Framing of Code of Conduct: (1) The Government of Nepal shall frame and implement a necessary code of conduct relating to the prevention of sexual harassment.
(2) Subject to the code of conduct framed under sub-section (1), each Manager shall frame and implement a separate code of conduct according to the nature of the workplace.
(3) It shall be the duty of all concerned to comply with the code of conduct framed under sub-sections (1) and (2). 22. Power to Frame Rules: The Government of Nepal may frame necessary rules for the implementation of this Act.
National Women's Commission Act, 2017

National Women Commission Act, 2074

Certification Date
2074.6.29

Amending Acts

1. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2075 2075.11.19

Act Number 30 of the year 2074

Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to amend and consolidate the prevailing law relating to the functions, duties and powers of the National Women Commission to ensure gender justice by protecting and promoting the rights and interests of women and empowering women,

The Legislature-Parliament, pursuant to Sub-article (1) of Article 296 of the Constitution of Nepal, has enacted this Act. Chapter-1

Preliminary

1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "National Women Commission Act, 2074."

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

(a) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Commission, and this term also refers to the Acting Chairperson.

(b) "Commission" means the National Women Commission pursuant to Article 252 of the Constitution.

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

(d) "Member" means a member of the Commission, and this term also includes the Chairperson.

(e) "Constitution" means the Constitution of Nepal. Chapter-2

Provisions relating to the Functions, Duties and Powers of the Commission

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Chapter-2

Provisions relating to the Functions, Duties and Powers of the Commission

3. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Commission: In addition to the functions, duties and powers mentioned in Article 253 of the Constitution, the other functions, duties and powers of the Commission shall be as follows:

(a) To review, monitor and evaluate policies, legal provisions and programs of the Government of Nepal relating to women for women empowerment, analyze whether such policies and programs are effective from the perspective of gender justice, and provide suggestions to the Government of Nepal for improvement.

(b) To conduct studies and research on the implementation of provisions relating to the rights of women conferred by the Constitution and law, and provide suggestions to the Government of Nepal for the effective implementation of such provisions.

(c) To conduct studies and research on any problem or special situation arising from the cause of violence or discrimination against women, and provide suggestions to the Government of Nepal on strategies to be adopted to prevent the occurrence of such situation.

(d) To recommend to the concerned bodies on necessary measures to increase women's access to capital, resources, means and technology to make women self-reliant and for empowerment.

(e) To formulate and implement necessary information, awareness and consciousness-raising programs for the protection and promotion of women's rights and interests and women's empowerment.

(f) To formulate and implement necessary programs to eliminate all forms of violence and discrimination against women and to eradicate customs and superstitions that create such violence and discrimination.

(g) To recommend for arrangements to send women who are socially excluded, at risk, displaced or victimized due to violence or discrimination against women to safety centers or rehabilitation centers.

(h) To monitor or cause to monitor the implementation status of recommendations made by the Commission.

(i) To formulate and enforce a code of conduct for members and employees of the Commission.

(j) To approve the annual program of the Commission. 4. Power to Seek Opinion and Advice: The Commission may seek advice or opinion from any constitutional body, government office or public institution in relation to its work and proceedings. 5. Power to Obtain Services of Experts: If any work required to be performed pursuant to the Constitution, this Act and prevailing federal law cannot be performed by the human resources working in the Commission, the Commission may, stating the reason therefor, obtain the services of experts in accordance with prevailing federal law. 6.
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6. Power to Form Committee or Task Force: (1) The Commission may, by specifying the procedure, form any committee or task force for the purpose of performing work of a specific nature.

(2) The terms of reference of the committee or task force formed pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall be as determined by the Commission at the time of forming such committee or task force. 7. Power to Coordinate and Cooperate: The Commission may, as required, coordinate and cooperate with government bodies or public institutions. Chapter-3

Procedure relating to Complaint Proceedings

8. Persons Who May File Complaint: (1) A complaint may be filed in writing or orally with the Commission by a victim or anyone on behalf of such person regarding a matter where a woman has been subjected to violence or social malpractice, or has been prevented from exercising women's rights, or any person or institution has prevented the exercise of women's rights.

(2) If a complaint is received pursuant to Sub-section (1), the Commission must register such complaint in the registration book as prescribed.

(3) If the Commission comes to know through any other means about matters related to Sub-section (1), the Commission shall record such information in writing and register it in the registration book pursuant to Sub-section (2).

(4) No fee shall be charged for filing a complaint with the Commission under this Act. 9. Preliminary Inquiry: (1) The Commission shall conduct a preliminary inquiry into the complaint received pursuant to Sub-section (1) of Section 8 or the information received pursuant to Sub-section (3).

(2) While conducting a preliminary inquiry pursuant to Sub-section (1), if it appears prima facie that a woman has been subjected to violence or social malpractice, or has been prevented from exercising women's rights, or any person or institution has prevented the exercise of women's rights, the Commission may order the concerned person, body or official to immediately stop such act. 10.
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10. Investigation of Complaint: (1) If, during the preliminary inquiry pursuant to Section 9, it appears that a woman has been subjected to violence or social malpractice, or has been prevented from exercising women's rights, or any person or institution has prevented the exercise of women's rights, the Commission may itself investigate, or cause an investigation into such complaint by forming a committee as required, or by an authorized employee of the Commission, as prescribed.

(2) While conducting an investigation pursuant to Sub-section (1), the Commission, the investigation committee or the authorized employee officer shall have the following powers:

(a) To summon any person and obtain information.

(b) To order any person to submit any deed, document or evidence.

(c) To conduct on-site inspection as required.

(d) To summon any deed or copy thereof from any government or public office related to the subject under inquiry.

(3) After the investigation pursuant to Sub-section (1) is completed, a report thereof shall be submitted to the Commission.

(4) Other provisions relating to the investigation of complaints shall be as prescribed. 11. Non-Cognizance: Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 9 or 10, the Commission shall not investigate or take action on a matter that is under investigation or has already been investigated by any other body pursuant to prevailing law. 12. Power to Dismiss or File Complaint: (1) If, during the investigation pursuant to Section 9 or 10, it appears that such matter is not cognizable by the Commission, the Commission may dismiss or file such complaint stating the reason therefor.

(2) If the Commission decides to dismiss or file a complaint pursuant to Sub-section (1), the concerned complainant shall be informed within seven days from the date of such decision. 13. Recommendation to File a Case: (1) If, during the investigation pursuant to Section 10, it appears necessary to file a case, the Commission shall, within the statute of limitations for filing a case on that matter, recommend to the concerned body to file the case and shall also inform the concerned person accordingly. Provided that, in the case of a case where the Government of Nepal is the plaintiff, it shall be submitted to the Attorney General.

(2) While making a recommendation pursuant to Sub-section (1), the Commission may also provide the concerned body with copies of facts, papers and evidence collected during the investigation that would assist in filing the case.

(3) If a letter requesting to file a case pursuant to Sub-section (1) is received, the Attorney General shall conduct an inquiry into that matter and decide whether or not to file a case. 14.
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14. Provision relating to Mediation: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, if the concerned parties file a joint application requesting mediation regarding any complaint pending before the Commission, the Commission may cause mediation on matters that can be settled by compromise according to prevailing law.

(2) After mediation is done pursuant to Sub-section (1) regarding any complaint, no complaint shall lie again in the Commission on matters other than the non-implementation of the mediated matter.

(3) Other provisions relating to mediation shall be as prescribed. 15. Implementation of Recommendation, Decision or Order: (1) The Commission shall send a letter to the concerned person, body or official for the implementation of its recommendation, decision or order made pursuant to the Constitution or this Act.

(2) If a letter is received from the Commission pursuant to Sub-section (1), the concerned person, body or official shall immediately implement matters that can be implemented immediately, and commence implementation of matters requiring time, and inform the Commission thereof.

(3) If a matter communicated by the Commission pursuant to Sub-section (1) cannot be implemented for any reason, the concerned official, person or body shall inform the Commission stating the reason therefor within seven days.

(4) If information is received pursuant to Sub-section (3), the Commission may reconsider the matter, make a decision, and send a letter to any person, body or official to implement any matter accordingly. Chapter-4

Conduct of Business of the Commission

16. Office of the Commission: (1) For the conduct of business of the Commission, there shall be one Central Office of the Commission in Kathmandu Valley.

(2) The Commission may establish offices in provinces and other places as required. 17. Meeting of the Commission: (1) The work to be performed by the Commission pursuant to the Constitution or this Act shall be carried out according to the decision of the meeting of the Commission.

(2) The meeting of the Commission shall be held on the date, time and place specified by the Chairperson as required.

(3) The Secretary of the Commission shall fix the date, time and place for the meeting of the Commission and send a notice, along with the agenda for discussion in the meeting, to all members generally at least forty-eight hours before the meeting time.

(4) If any member wishes to discuss any matter other than the matters mentioned in the agenda for discussion in the meeting pursuant to Sub-section (3), the member shall give a notice to the Secretary of the Commission stating the subject matter and reason for such discussion at least twenty-four hours before the meeting.
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As soon as such a notice is received, the Secretary of the Commission shall inform all members thereof, and that matter shall be deemed to be included in the agenda of the meeting of the Commission.

(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-sections (3) and (4), with the consent of all members present in the meeting of the Commission, discussion and decision may also be held on matters not included in the agenda.

(6) If more than fifty percent of the members currently holding office in the Commission are present, the quorum for the meeting of the Commission shall be deemed to have been met.

(7) The meeting of the Commission shall be chaired by the Chairperson.

(8) The decision of the Commission shall be made by a majority of votes, and in case of a tie, the Chairperson shall cast the deciding vote.

(9) The Secretary of the Commission shall prepare the record of the decision of the Commission and keep it with the signatures of the Chairperson and members.

(10) An officer of the Nepal Civil Service of the gazetted first class shall serve as the Secretary of the Commission. Until such an employee is appointed, the senior-most employee of the Commission shall serve as the Secretary of the Commission.

(11) Other procedures relating to the meeting of the Commission shall be as determined by the Commission. 18. Member Not to Participate in Decision-Making Process in Case of Conflict of Interest: If any member has an interest, concern or stake in any matter pending before the Commission, or if any other close relative of that member is directly affected or benefitted, such member shall give prior notice of such matter to the Commission and shall not participate in the decision-making process made by the Commission on that matter. 19. Division of Work: The division of work of the Chairperson and members shall be as specified by the Commission. 20. Acting Capacity: In case the office of the Chairperson falls vacant for any reason, is unable to perform the duties of his/her office pursuant to Sub-article (6) of Article 101 of the Constitution, goes on a foreign trip, or remains on leave for more than seven days, the senior-most member of the Commission shall act as the Acting Chairperson of the Commission. 21. Act or Proceeding of Commission Not to be Invalidated: No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be invalidated merely by reason of a vacancy in the position of the Chairperson or any member. Chapter-5

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21. Act or Proceeding of Commission Not to be Invalidated: No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be invalidated merely by reason of a vacancy in the position of the Chairperson or any member. Chapter-5

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22. Organizational Structure and Employees of the Commission: (1) The organizational structure and staffing of the Commission shall be as approved by the Government of Nepal.

(2) The employees required for the conduct of business of the Commission shall be provided by the Government of Nepal. 23. Official Dignity and Conduct: (1) A member shall observe the following official dignity:

(a) To perform the duties of office independently, impartially and honestly to protect and promote the rights and interests of women and for women's empowerment.

(b) Not to do any act that creates a disturbance in the relations between different castes, communities and sects.

(2) A member shall observe the official conduct as per this Act or prevailing federal law. 24. Duty to Provide Assistance in Work and Proceedings: If the Commission requests the assistance of any body or official in the course of performing its functions, it shall be the duty of such body or official to provide such assistance. 25. Power to Send Letter for Action: If any body or official knowingly fails to implement the order, decision or recommendation given by the Commission pursuant to the Constitution or this Act, or fails to provide necessary assistance to the Commission, the Commission may send a letter for necessary action to the controlling body or official of such body or official. 26. Annual Report: (1) The Commission shall submit an annual report of its work and proceedings to the President within three months from the date of expiry of a fiscal year.

(2) The annual report pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall include the following matters in addition to other matters:

(a) Details of implementation and cost expenditure of the annual program of the Commission.

(b) Details of complaints received by the Commission and details of decisions and orders made by the Commission on such complaints.

(c) Details of suggestions given by the Commission to the Government of Nepal or any other body, recommendations made to such body, and the implementation status of such recommendations.

(d) Status of financial and physical resources of the Commission and their utilization.

(e) Details of on-site monitoring, if any, conducted by the Commission.

(f) Details of other work and proceedings carried out in relation to the fulfillment of the duties to be performed by the Commission under this Act. 27. Liaison with Government of Nepal: The Commission shall liaise with the Government of Nepal through the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare. 28.
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27. Liaison with Government of Nepal: The Commission shall liaise with the Government of Nepal through the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare. 28. Delegation of Powers: The Commission may, as required, delegate any of the powers conferred to it under the Constitution and this Act to the Chairperson, a member or any government employee, subject to the prescribed conditions, to exercise and observe such powers. 29. Power to Make Rules: (1) The Commission may make necessary rules for the implementation of this Act.

(2) If the rules made pursuant to Sub-section (1) contain matters that impose financial burden or liability on the Government of Nepal, the Commission shall obtain the consent of the Ministry of Finance.

(3) The rules made by the Commission pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall commence from the date of their publication in the Nepal Gazette. 30. Power to Issue Directives: The Commission may, subject to this Act and the rules made under this Act, issue necessary directives for the smooth conduct or causing the conduct of the work to be performed. 31. Repeal and Saving: (1) The National Women Commission Act, 2063 is hereby repealed.

(2) The work and proceedings performed under the National Women Commission Act, 2063 shall be deemed to have been performed under this Act.

(3) Complaints pending before the Commission under the National Women Commission Act, 2063 at the time of the commencement of this Act shall be transferred to the Commission under this Act.

(4) The office bearers serving in the Commission under the National Women Commission Act, 2063 at the time of the commencement of this Act shall be automatically removed from office after the commencement of this Act.
Federation, Province and Local Level (Coordination and Inter-relation) Act, 2020

Federal, Provincial and Local Level (Coordination and Interrelation) Act, 2077 (2020)

Certification Date
2077.04.13

Amending Act

1. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082 (2025) 2082.04.14

Act Number 11 of the year 2077 (2020)

An Act Made to Provide for Coordination and Interrelation between the Federal, Provincial and Local Levels

Preamble: Whereas, for the strengthening of the pluralism-based multi-party competitive federal democratic republican governance system adopted by the country, it is desirable to regulate the interrelation between the Federation, Province and Local Level exercising state power pursuant to the Constitution of Nepal on the basis of cooperation, coexistence, coordination and mutual support;

The Federal Parliament has enacted this Act. Chapter-1
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1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Federal, Provincial and Local Level (Coordination and Interrelation) Act, 2077 (2020)."

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

(a) "Inter-Provincial Council" means the Inter-Provincial Council pursuant to Article 234 of the Constitution.

(b) "Council" means the National Coordination Council pursuant to Section 16.

(c) "Province" means a Province formed pursuant to the Constitution.

(d) "Provincial Coordination Council" means the Provincial Coordination Council pursuant to Section 24.

(e) "Thematic Committee" means the Thematic Committee pursuant to Section 22.

(f) "Constitution" means the Constitution of Nepal.

(g) "Local Level" means a Rural Municipality or Municipality. Chapter-2
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3.