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Rajarshi Janak University Act, 2017

Rajarshi Janak University Act, 2074

Certification and Publication Date
2074.07.12

Amending Acts

1. Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts Relating to Education, 2077 2077.03.11
2. Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts, 2082 2082.04.14

Act No. 47 of the year 2074

An Act made to provide for Rajarshi Janak University

Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to make necessary provisions relating to the establishment and operation of Rajarshi Janak University with investment of the Government of Nepal, in order to make high quality and standard higher education opportunities in arts, science, medicine, agriculture, forestry, tourism, Ayurveda, law, management, education, oriental philosophy, technical, vocational and other subjects easily accessible to people of all areas through study, teaching and research, to supply competent human resources for national development, and to further enhance the educational and academic environment of the country to be more clean, dignified and productive by increasing the quality of higher education on the basis of competition in accordance with the multi-university concept,

Now, therefore, the Legislature-Parliament has enacted this Act in accordance with Sub-article (1) of Article 296 of the Constitution of Nepal. Chapter-1
Preliminary

1. Short title and commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Rajarshi Janak University Act, 2074".

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

(a) "Research Centre" means the Research Centre under Section 15.

(b) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor under Section 24.

(c) "Campus" means an constituent campus of the University, and the word also includes a campus affiliated by the University.

(d) "Executive Council" means the Executive Council under Section 12.

(e) "Chancellor" means the Chancellor under Section 22.

(f) "Dean" means the head of a Faculty.

(g) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed in the Rules made under this Act.

(h) "Director" means the Director under Section 27.

(i) "Curriculum Development Centre" means the Curriculum Development Centre under Section 18.

(j) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council under Section 10.

(k) "Registrar" means the Registrar under Section 25.

(l) "Faculty Board" means the Faculty Board under Section 16.

(m) "University" means the Rajarshi Janak University established under Section 3.

(n) "Teacher" means a Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, and Assistant Professor who imparts education or conducts or causes to conduct research in the University, and the word also includes instructors of various levels of the University and persons prescribed as a Teacher in the Rules made under this Act.

(o) "Assembly" means the University Assembly under Section 7.

(p) "Pro-Chancellor" means the Pro-Chancellor under Section 23.

(q) "Service Commission" means the Service Commission under Section 21.

(r) "Faculty" means the Faculty under Section 14. Chapter-2
Establishment of the University

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Chapter-2
Establishment of the University

3. Establishment of the University: (1) A Rajarshi Janak University is hereby established for the purposes of study, teaching and research in arts, science, medicine, agriculture, forestry, tourism, Ayurveda, law, management, education, oriental philosophy, technical, vocational and other subjects.

(2) The central office of the University shall be located in Dhanusha District.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in the existing law, the Ramswarup Ramsagar Multiple Campus, Janakpurdham, which is being operated under Tribhuvan University in Janakpur Municipality at the time of commencement of this Act, shall be operated as the base campus of the University. 4. University to be an autonomous and corporate body: (1) The University shall be an autonomous and corporate body with perpetual succession.

(2) The University shall have its own separate seal for all its acts and proceedings.

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

(4) The University may, like an individual, sue and be sued in the same name.

(5) The University may, like an individual, enter into contracts, exercise rights under contracts and discharge liabilities. Chapter-3
Organization and Officials of the University

5. Organization of the University: The organization of the University shall be as follows, and their collective form shall constitute the University:

(a) Assembly,
(b) Academic Council,
(c) Executive Council,
(d) Service Commission,
(e) Faculty,
(f) Research Centre,
(g) Faculty Board,
(h) Campus,
(i) Other bodies as prescribed. 6. Officials of the University: The University shall have the following officials:

(a) Chancellor,
(b) Pro-Chancellor,
(c) Vice-Chancellor,
(d) Chairperson of the Service Commission,
(e) Registrar,
(f) Dean,
(g) Director,
(h) Campus Chief,
(i) Other officials as prescribed. Chapter-4
Formation, Functions, Duties and Powers of the Assembly

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6. Officials of the University: The University shall have the following officials:

(a) Chancellor,
(b) Pro-Chancellor,
(c) Vice-Chancellor,
(d) Chairperson of the Service Commission,
(e) Registrar,
(f) Dean,
(g) Director,
(h) Campus Chief,
(i) Other officials as prescribed. Chapter-4
Formation, Functions, Duties and Powers of the Assembly

7. Formation of the Assembly: (1) There shall be an Assembly as the supreme body of the University.

(2) The formation of the Assembly shall be as follows:

 Position Status

 (a) Chancellor Chairperson
 (b) Pro-Chancellor Vice-Chairperson
 (c) Vice-Chancellor Member
 (d) Member, National Planning Commission (looking after education) Member
 (e) Chairperson, University Grants Commission Member
 (f) Two persons from among the Vice-Chancellors of other universities Member
 (g) Secretary, Government of Nepal, Ministry of Finance Member
 (h) Secretary of the Ministry looking after education of the Government of Nepal Member
 (i) Dean Member
 (j) Director Member
 (k) Two persons from among the Campus Chiefs Member
 (l) One person from among the teachers Member
 (m) Chief of the municipality of the area where the University is located Member
 (n) One person from among the Mahants of the concerned Province Member
 (o) President, University Teachers Association Member
 (p) President, University Employees Union Member
 (q) One person from among the Presidents of the independent student unions of the University Member
 (r) Four persons from among educationists and social workers, including at least one woman and one Dalit Member
 (s) Six persons from among industrialists, businessmen and farmers, including at least two women Member
 (t) Three persons from among physical and financial donors Member
 (u) Registrar Member-Secretary

(3) Nomination of members other than the ex-officio members under Sub-section (2) shall be made by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Executive Council.

(4) The term of office of nominated members shall be three years.

(5) If the office of a nominated member falls vacant for any reason, another person shall be nominated for the remaining term by completing the procedure under Sub-section (3). 8.
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8. Meeting of the Assembly: (1) The meeting of the Assembly shall be held at least twice a year.

(2) The meeting of the Assembly shall be held at the date, time and place specified by the Chairperson of the Assembly.

(3) The Member-Secretary of the Assembly shall give notice to all members of the Assembly, along with the agenda of the subjects to be discussed in the meeting, at least fifteen days prior to the meeting of the Assembly.

(4) If more than fifty percent of the existing members of the Assembly are present, it shall be deemed to have constituted a quorum for the meeting.

(5) The meeting of the Assembly shall be chaired by the Chairperson of the Assembly; in the absence of the Chairperson, by the Vice-Chairperson of the Assembly; and in the absence of both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, by the Vice-Chancellor.

(6) The opinion of the majority shall prevail in the meeting of the Assembly, and in case of a tie, the person chairing the meeting shall cast the deciding vote. Amended by the Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts Relating to Education, 2077.(7) The person chairing the meeting of the Assembly shall certify the decision of the meeting. Added by the Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts Relating to Education, 2077.(7a) The Registrar shall keep a record of the decisions or orders of the Assembly. A copy of such decision or order shall be sent to the Chancellor.

(8) Other procedures relating to the meeting of the Assembly shall be as determined by the Assembly itself. 9. Functions, duties and powers of the Assembly: The functions, duties and powers of the Assembly shall be as follows:

(a) To determine the policy of the University,
(b) To provide guidance to the University and its subordinate bodies,
(c) To determine the degrees to be conferred by the University and to confer such degrees,
(d) To approve the long-term plan, annual budget and programs of the University,
(e) To pass the Rules relating to the University,
(f) To discuss the annual reports of the bodies under the University and evaluate their programs,
(g) To discuss and approve the audit report of the University,
(h) To form various committees, sub-committees or task forces as required,
(i) To perform other functions as prescribed. Chapter-5

Formation, Functions, Duties and Powers of the Academic Council

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Formation, Functions, Duties and Powers of the Academic Council

10. Formation of the Academic Council: (1) There shall be an Academic Council to function as a body to manage the educational and academic work of the University.

(2) The formation of the Academic Council shall be as follows:

(a) Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson
(b) Registrar - Member
(c) Dean - Member
(d) Three persons from among the chairpersons of various subject committees of the University - Member
(e) One person from among the Campus Chiefs - Member
(f) Two persons from among the teachers, including at least one woman - Member
(g) Dean designated by the Vice-Chancellor from among the Deans - Member-Secretary

(3) Nomination of members other than the ex-officio members under Sub-section (2) shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor.

(4) The term of office of nominated members under Sub-section (2) shall be three years.

(5) If the office of a nominated member of the Academic Council falls vacant for any reason, another person shall be nominated for the remaining term by completing the procedure under Sub-section (3).

(6) The procedure relating to the meeting of the Academic Council shall be as prescribed, and until so prescribed, the Academic Council itself may determine the procedure relating to the meeting. 11. Functions, duties and powers of the Academic Council: The functions, duties and powers of the Academic Council shall be as follows:

(a) To determine and approve the curriculum of the University,
(b) To specify the types of examinations to be conducted under the University,
(c) To determine and maintain the academic quality of the University,
(d) To formulate policy relating to research and to approve research programs,
(e) To specify the qualification required for admission, the number of student admissions, and the basis for admission in the subjects studied and taught at the University,
(f) To advise the Executive Council on academic matters,
(g) To recommend to the Assembly for honorary degrees to be conferred by the University,
(h) To perform other functions as prescribed. Chapter-6

Formation, Functions, Duties and Powers of the Executive Council

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Formation, Functions, Duties and Powers of the Executive Council

12. Formation of the Executive Council: (1) There shall be an Executive Council to function as the executive body of the University.

(2) The formation of the Executive Council shall be as follows:

(a) Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson
(b) Two persons from among the Deans - Member
(c) One person from among the Campus Chiefs who are members of the Assembly - Member
(d) Two persons from among the teachers, including at least one woman - Member
(e) Registrar - Member-Secretary

(3) Nomination of members other than the ex-officio members under Sub-section (2) shall be made by the Assembly on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor.

(4) The term of office of nominated members under Sub-section (2) shall be three years.

(5) If the office of a nominated member falls vacant for any reason, another person shall be nominated for the remaining term by completing the procedure under Sub-section (3).

(6) The procedure relating to the meeting of the Executive Council shall be as prescribed, and until so prescribed, the Executive Council itself may determine the procedure relating to the meeting. 13. Functions, duties and powers of the Executive Council: The functions, duties and powers of the Executive Council shall be as follows:

(a) To implement or cause to implement the decisions and directives of the Assembly,
(b) To prepare the annual program, budget, progress report, audit report and other proposals of the University and submit them to the Assembly for approval,
(c) To operate, supervise and protect the fund and movable and immovable property of the University,
(d) Subject to the policy directives of the Assembly, to sell, lease out or take on contract the movable and immovable property of the University,
(e) To coordinate, supervise and inspect the programs operated by the University and submit a report thereof to the Assembly,
(f) To prepare drafts of Rules relating to the University and submit them to the Assembly for approval,
(g) To appoint and promote teachers and employees required for the University on the recommendation of the Service Commission,
(h) To determine fees to be taken from students,
(i) To accept financial and other assistance provided for the University,
(j) To perform other functions as prescribed. Chapter-7

Faculty, Research Centre and Other Bodies

14. Faculty: (1) For the purposes of higher education to be conducted by the University, there may be Faculties as prescribed in subjects such as arts, science, medicine, law, management, education, and other prescribed subjects.

(2) The functions, duties and powers of a Faculty shall be as prescribed. 15.
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Faculty: (1) For the purposes of higher education to be conducted by the University, there may be Faculties as prescribed in subjects such as arts, science, medicine, law, management, education, and other prescribed subjects.

(2) The functions, duties and powers of a Faculty shall be as prescribed. 15. Research Centre: (1) The University may establish Research Centres as required for conducting research in subjects including arts, science, medicine, engineering, law, management, education.

(2) Provisions relating to the establishment, functions, duties, powers and operation of a Research Centre shall be as prescribed. 16. Faculty Board: (1) In each Faculty, there shall be a Faculty Board as prescribed for the conduct of educational and academic programs.

(2) There shall be subject committees as prescribed under the Faculty Board.

(3) The functions, duties and powers of the Faculty Board and the committees under it, and the procedure relating to their meetings, shall be as prescribed. 17. Campus: (1) The University may establish and operate Campuses as required for providing higher education in various subjects.

(2) Provisions relating to the establishment and operation of a Campus shall be as prescribed. 18. Curriculum Development Centre: (1) There shall be a Curriculum Development Centre for the determination and development of curricula of various subjects studied and taught at the University.

(2) The establishment, functions, duties and powers of the Curriculum Development Centre shall be as prescribed. 19. Affiliation with the University: (1) The University may, as prescribed, grant affiliation to campuses of the private sector wishing to teach subjects within its Faculties.

(2) A campus granted affiliation under Sub-section (1) shall comply with the conditions specified by the University. 20.
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19. Affiliation with the University: (1) The University may, as prescribed, grant affiliation to campuses of the private sector wishing to teach subjects within its Faculties.

(2) A campus granted affiliation under Sub-section (1) shall comply with the conditions specified by the University. 20. Special provision relating to operation of campuses under other universities: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the existing law, the following campuses being operated as constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University at the time of commencement of this Act shall be deemed to have remained as constituent campuses of the University from the date determined by the Assembly:

(a) Suryanarayan, Satyanarayan Mo Yadav Multiple Campus, Siraha,
(b) Mahendra Bindeshwari Multiple Campus, Rajbiraj.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the existing law, if the University so desires, it may, with the consent of the concerned university, operate a constituent campus of any university as its constituent campus.

(3) If the University so desires, it may, upon the request of a campus affiliated to another university, operate it as an affiliated campus.

(4) When a campus is operated as a constituent campus of the University under Sub-section (1) or (2), the movable and immovable property in the name of such campus shall also vest in the constituent campus of the University.

(5) When a campus is deemed to be a constituent campus of the University under Sub-section (1) or (2), a teacher or employee serving in the approved post of such campus who wishes to remain as a teacher or employee of the constituent campus of the University shall submit an application to the University within three months from the date of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

(6) A teacher or employee applying under Sub-section (5) shall be deemed to have automatically become a teacher or employee of the University.

(7) If the University needs the service of a teacher or employee who has not applied under Sub-section (5), the University may request the university where such teacher or employee is serving to depute him/her, and upon such request, the concerned university may depute such teacher or employee to the University on deputation with a condition that they receive salary and facilities from the University where they are deputed.

(8) Other matters relating to deputation and payment of salary and facilities under Sub-section (7) shall be determined by mutual understanding between the concerned universities.

(9) The permanent service that a teacher or employee who has become a teacher or employee of the constituent campus of the University under Sub-section (5) had rendered in the previous campus shall be deemed to be service rendered in the constituent campus under the University, and their service shall be counted accordingly.
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The facilities to which they are entitled under the law relating to service conditions, such as provident fund, Citizen Investment Fund, in their name shall be continued by the University.

(10) If any teacher or employee is serving in the constituent campus of the University under Sub-section (5) or (7), their previous salary, facilities and service conditions shall not be changed to their detriment.

(11) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Section, students who had enrolled in a campus converted into a constituent campus of the University under Sub-section (1) or (2) before the commencement of this Act may, if they so desire, take examinations as students of the constituent campus of the University granting the approval.

(12) Provisions relating to examinations of students who had enrolled in a campus converted into a constituent campus of the University under Sub-section (1) or (2) before the commencement of this Act shall be according to the understanding reached between the approving university and the University.

(13) The provisions made in relation to the campus converted into a constituent campus of the University under this Section, its property, teachers, employees and students shall apply equally to the base campus under Sub-section (3) of Section 3, and its teachers, employees and students. Chapter-8
Service Commission

21. Service Commission: (1) There shall be a Service Commission to recommend for the appointment and promotion of teachers and employees of the University.

(2) The formation of the Service Commission shall be as follows:

(a) A person appointed by the Chancellor from among retired professors - Chairperson
(b) A member of the Public Service Commission - Member
(c) One person from among the teachers - Member

(3) A committee consisting of the Pro-Chancellor as Chairperson and two members of the Assembly shall be formed by the Chancellor to recommend for the appointment of the Chairperson and member under clauses (a) and (c) of Sub-section (2), and the Chancellor shall appoint the Chairperson and member on the recommendation of such committee.

(4) The term of office of the Chairperson and member appointed under Sub-section (3) shall be four years.

(5) Other functions, duties and powers of the Service Commission shall be as prescribed.

(6) The remuneration, facilities and other conditions of service of the Chairperson of the Service Commission shall be as prescribed.

(7) The meeting allowance and other conditions of service of the member of the Service Commission shall be as prescribed.

(8) The procedure relating to the meeting of the Service Commission shall be as prescribed, and until so prescribed, the Service Commission itself may determine the procedure relating to the meeting. Chapter-9
Officials, Teachers and Employees of the University

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Officials, Teachers and Employees of the University

22. Chancellor: (1) The Prime Minister shall be the Chancellor of the University.

(2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University. The Chancellor shall occupy the chair at the convocation ceremony of the University when present.

(3) The Chancellor may, as required, inspect the University and give directions to the University. 23. Pro-Chancellor: (1) The Minister or State Minister for education of the Government of Nepal and the Chief Minister of the concerned Province shall be the Pro-Chancellors of the University.

(2) In the absence of the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor shall preside over the convocation ceremony of the University.

(3) The Pro-Chancellor may, as required, inspect the University and give directions to the University. 24. Vice-Chancellor: (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief official working full time in the University.

(2) To recommend for appointment to the post of Vice-Chancellor, the Chancellor shall form a three-member committee consisting of the Secretary of the Ministry looking after education of the Government of Nepal and including at least one woman, from among the members of the Assembly.

(3) The committee under Sub-section (2) shall recommend the names of three qualified persons for appointment to the post of Vice-Chancellor, and the Chancellor shall appoint the Vice-Chancellor from among such recommended persons.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall have general control over all acts and proceedings of the University and may give directions and supervise the acts and proceedings of the University.

(5) The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be four years.

(6) In the absence of the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the convocation ceremony of the University.

(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall implement or cause to implement the decisions and directives of the Assembly.

(8) The Vice-Chancellor shall perform functions other than those specified to be performed by any body or authority under this Act or the Rules made under this Act. In case the Vice-Chancellor performs any such function, the Vice-Chancellor shall immediately inform the Chancellor and get it ratified by the subsequent meeting of the Assembly.

(9) In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, the functions of the Vice-Chancellor shall be as arranged by the Chancellor.

(10) Other functions, duties and powers, remuneration, facilities and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be as prescribed. 25. Registrar: The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor. 26. Dean: The Dean shall be appointed by the Executive Council. 27. Director: (1) There shall be separate Directors to function as the heads of the Research Centre and the Curriculum Development Centre.

(2) The Director shall be appointed by the Executive Council. 28.
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26. Dean: The Dean shall be appointed by the Executive Council. 27. Director: (1) There shall be separate Directors to function as the heads of the Research Centre and the Curriculum Development Centre.

(2) The Director shall be appointed by the Executive Council. 28. Functions, duties and powers, remuneration, facilities and conditions of service of Registrar, Dean and Director: (1) The Registrar, Dean and Director shall be officials working full time in the University.

(2) The term of office of the Registrar, Dean and Director shall be four years.

(3) The functions, duties, powers, remuneration, facilities and other conditions of service of the Registrar, Dean and Director shall be as prescribed. 29. Other officials: (1) The University shall have other officials as prescribed.

(2) The appointment, functions, duties and powers, remuneration, facilities and conditions of service of officials under Sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. 30. Removal from office: (1) If one-fourth of the existing members of the Assembly submit a written petition to the Chancellor for removal from office of the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson of the Service Commission or Registrar on the ground that he/she has failed to fulfill the responsibilities appropriate to his/her office, has not worked honestly, or has not conducted himself/herself in a manner befitting the office, the Chancellor shall form a three-member investigation committee consisting of a member of the University Grants Commission and the Secretary of the Ministry looking after education of the Government of Nepal under the chairpersonship of any member of the Assembly.

(2) The investigation committee formed under Sub-section (1) shall make necessary inquiry in relation thereto and submit its report to the Chancellor within thirty days.

(3) Upon receipt of the report under Sub-section (2), the Chancellor shall submit the report to the Assembly.

(4) When the Assembly, during discussion on the report submitted under Sub-section (2), decides to remove the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson of the Service Commission or Registrar from office, the Chancellor shall remove such Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson of the Service Commission or Registrar from office.

(5) Before removal under Sub-section (4), he/she shall be given an opportunity to present a defense.

(6) The procedure to be adopted while investigating or removing other officials of the University other than the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson of the Service Commission or Registrar on the charge under Sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed.

(7) If an investigation is initiated against any official under this Section, he/she shall not be entitled to perform the functions of the office he/she holds until the final decision thereof.
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Added by the Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts Relating to Education, 2077.(8) For the purpose of performing the day-to-day functions of the official under Sub-section (6), the Chancellor may assign responsibility to the senior-most official of the University. 31. Provisions relating to teachers and employees: (1) The University shall have the required number of teachers and employees.

(2) The appointment, functions, duties and powers, remuneration, facilities and conditions of service of teachers and employees under Sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. Chapter-10
Fund, Accounts and Audit of the University

32. Fund of the University: (1) The University shall have its own separate fund, and the following amounts shall be deposited in such fund:

(a) Amount received from the Government of Nepal,
(b) Amount received from the concerned Provincial Government,
(c) Amount received from the local level,
(d) Amount contributed as financial assistance by any person or institution,
(e) Amount received as assistance or grant from persons or institutions associated with industry, trade or business,
(f) Amount received as assistance or loan from international organizations, foreign persons, governments, agencies or financial institutions,
(g) Amount received as fees and from any other source.

(2) In receiving any amount under clause (f) of Sub-section (1), the University shall obtain prior approval of the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Nepal.

(3) The amount of the University fund shall be deposited by opening an account in any commercial bank designated by the Executive Council.

(4) The operation of the fund and accounts of the University shall be as prescribed.

(5) All expenditures of the University shall be borne by the fund under Sub-section (1) in accordance with the approval by the Assembly. 33. Accounts and Audit: (1) The University shall keep accounts of its income and expenditure in accordance with the accounting system adopted by the Government of Nepal.

(2) The University shall maintain an internal control system as prescribed.

(3) The audit of the University shall be conducted by the Auditor General. Chapter-11

Miscellaneous

34. Award of certificates and degrees and recognition: (1) The University may award certificates and degrees as prescribed to students, trainees or researchers who have achieved higher education in a prescribed subject, and may confer honorary degrees to persons conducting research work or performing commendable work in the academic field. Amended by the Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts, 2082.(2) The University may recognize academic degrees of other universities or educational institutions. 35.
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Amended by the Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts, 2082.(2) The University may recognize academic degrees of other universities or educational institutions. 35. Qualification for admission to the University: (1) The qualification of a student or researcher for admission to the University shall be as prescribed.

(2) While admitting students, the University shall, in accordance with the policy of the Government of Nepal, reserve seats for admission on the basis of prescribed percentage for students from women, indigenous/nationalities, Madhesi, Dalit, persons with disability, backward class or community. Added by the Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts Relating to Education, 2077.35a. Free higher education and scholarship: (1) Higher education shall be free for Dalit, marginalized, disabled and economically poor students who meet the criteria specified by the University and are admitted to the University or its constituent and community educational institutions.

(2) For the purpose of Sub-section (1), the basis, criteria, classification and other arrangements shall be as specified by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette.

(3) Amended by the Act to Amend Certain Nepal Acts, 2082.A student may avail the facility under Sub-section (1) only once at each level.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the existing law, seats shall be reserved for Dalit students for admission to technical and vocational higher education as prescribed.

(5) The University shall make provision for higher education for the sons and daughters of martyrs, disappeared persons and persons with disability as provided in the existing law.

(6) A student who has studied in a community school from grade six to grade ten shall receive scholarships in higher education as per the existing law. 36. To act in accordance with national education policy: It shall be the duty of the University to conduct its functions in accordance with the national education policy of the Government of Nepal. 37. Acts and proceedings not to be invalidated: No act or proceeding of the University done by involving any official or member shall be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of a vacancy in the office of or any defect in the appointment or nomination of such official or member. 38. Protection of acts done in good faith: No suit or other proceedings shall be instituted against the University or any official of the University in respect of any act done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act or the Rules made under this Act. 39.
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38. Protection of acts done in good faith: No suit or other proceedings shall be instituted against the University or any official of the University in respect of any act done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act or the Rules made under this Act. 39. Prior approval of Government of Nepal required: While approving any post of official, teacher or employee which imposes financial liability on the Government of Nepal, or before increasing the remuneration and service facilities of such official, teacher or employee, the University shall obtain the approval of the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Nepal. 40. Delegation of power: (1) The Assembly may, as required, delegate some of the powers vested in it under this Act or the Rules made under this Act to the Academic Council, Executive Council or Vice-Chancellor.

(2) The Academic Council may, as required, delegate some of the powers vested in it under this Act or the Rules made under this Act to the Faculty Board.

(3) The Executive Council may, as required, delegate some of the powers vested in it under this Act or the Rules made under this Act to any official or committee of the University.

(4) The Service Commission may, as required, delegate some of the powers vested in it under this Act or the Rules made under this Act to any committee or official of the University. 41. Liaison with Government of Nepal: The University shall maintain liaison with the Government of Nepal through the Ministry looking after education of the Government of Nepal. 42. Provision relating to dissolution of the University: (1) If the University cannot be operated for any reason, the Government of Nepal may dissolve the University on the recommendation of the Assembly.

(2) If the University is dissolved under Sub-section (1), the movable and immovable property and liabilities of the University shall vest in the Government of Nepal. 43. Power to make Rules: The University may make necessary Rules for the implementation of this
National ID and Registration Act, 2020

Chapter 1
Preliminary

1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act shall be called the "National Identity Card and Registration Act, 2076".
(2) This Act shall come into force immediately. 2. Definitions: Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act,-
(a) "Biometric details" means biometric details as referred to in sub-section (3) of Section 7.
(b) "Data repository" means the electronic data repository under Section 30, and the term also denotes a registry or electronic record established for the purpose of storing data.
(c) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed in the Rules framed under this Act.
(d) "Register book" means the register book established for maintaining registration and civil records, and the term also denotes a data repository developed using modern information technology.
(e) "Registration" means the act of maintaining records revealing the identity of a citizen and registering vital events.
(f) "Registrar" means the Registrar under Section 17.
(g) "Identity number" means the national identity number issued under Section 6.
(h) "Identity card" means the National Identity Card issued under Section 9.
(i) "Person eligible to obtain an Identity Card" means a person who meets the eligibility under Section 4.
(j) "Migration" means the act of permanently moving from one local level to another local level within Nepal or from one ward to another ward within the same local level, and the term also denotes the act of migrating abroad or migrating from abroad to Nepal, as well as temporarily migrating for a period exceeding one hundred and eighty days.
(k) "Ministry" means the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of Nepal.
(l) "Director General" means the Director General of the Department.
(m) "National Identity Management Information System" means an electronic data storage system based on information technology established by the Government of Nepal for the purpose of integrated management of information and details of citizens for the distribution of National Identity Cards and linking this with services, facilities and development plans available from the State.
(n) "Department" means the Department of National Identity Card and Registration.
(o) "Personal details" means the name, surname, address, gender, date of birth, name of father, mother, spouse, grandfather, grandmother of a person which reveals the identity of the person, and related details, and the term also denotes personal details relating to a person's qualifications, profession, occupation, income, and ownership held in any office or body of the Government of Nepal.
(p) "Vital event" means the birth, death, marriage, divorce and migration of a person.
(q) "Coordination Committee" means the Coordination Committee under Section 37.
(r) "Local authority" means the Chief District Officer of the concerned district, and the term also denotes any other authority designated by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notification in the Nepal Gazette.
(s) "Local level" means a Rural Municipality or a Municipality.
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Chapter 2
National Identity Card and Identity Number

3. Application of Identity Card: The National Identity Card shall come into effect in the district designated by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notification in the Nepal Gazette from the date specified in such notification. 4. Eligibility to Obtain an Identity Card: (1) A person who has acquired Nepali citizenship or has attained eligibility to acquire Nepali citizenship pursuant to the prevailing law shall be eligible to obtain a National Identity Card under this Act. No Nepali citizen shall be denied from obtaining a National Identity Card.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a Nepali citizen who has not attained the age for acquiring citizenship may obtain a minor National Identity Card as prescribed. 5. Duty to Provide Information: It shall be the duty of the concerned person to provide the details required for the identity number and Identity Card, to obtain the Identity Card containing the identity number, and to inform the local authority if there is any change in the details mentioned in the Identity Card or if it becomes unusable for any reason. 6. Identity Number: (1) While issuing an Identity Card, a national identity number shall be issued by the Director General to a person eligible to obtain an Identity Card in a non-repetitive manner.
(2) The identity number under sub-section (1) shall remain valid even after the death of the person who obtained the identity number, or if the Identity Card of such person is cancelled or ceases to be effective for any reason.
(3) While registering the birth of a child of a Nepali citizen residing in a district where the Identity Card has come into effect pursuant to Section 3, the local Registrar shall obtain an identity number as prescribed from the Department and provide such identity number to the concerned person.
(4) Biometric details of the concerned person shall not be required for providing an identity number under sub-section (3).
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (4), in a situation where a minor National Identity Card is required to be issued, the prescribed personal and biometric details shall also be provided. Provided that, a person who has obtained a minor National Identity Card shall provide biometric details again when taking the National Identity Card under this Act.
(6) Other provisions relating to the identity number shall be as prescribed. 7.
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Provided that, a person who has obtained a minor National Identity Card shall provide biometric details again when taking the National Identity Card under this Act.
(6) Other provisions relating to the identity number shall be as prescribed. 7. Application Required to Obtain Identity Card: (1) A person residing in a district where the Identity Card has come into effect pursuant to Section 3 and who has attained the age of sixteen years at the time such Identity Card comes into effect shall submit an application to the local authority to obtain an Identity Card within two years from the date such Identity Card came into effect in that district, and a person who attains the age of sixteen years after the Identity Card has come into effect shall submit an application within two years from the date of attaining such age.
(2) A person submitting an application under sub-section (1) shall mention the identity number if such person has obtained one, or state the same if such person has not obtained an identity number.
(3) Upon receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the local authority shall take the prescribed personal and biometric details including a digital photo clearly showing the facial features, digital fingerprints of all ten fingers of both hands, iris scan, signature of the applicant. Provided that, while collecting biometric details, in the case of a person who does not have some or all fingers, as many biometric details as possible shall be taken noting the reason thereof.
(4) If a person who fails to apply for an Identity Card within the period under sub-section (1) later applies requesting an Identity Card, such person shall also pay the prescribed late fee.
(5) The format of the application to be submitted under this section and the details of documents to be submitted along with the application shall be as prescribed.
(6) Arrangements shall be made so that applications under this section can also be submitted in the prescribed electronic format. 8. Inquiry into Application: (1) The local authority shall conduct necessary inquiries based on the application received under Section 7.
(2) During the course of necessary inquiries under sub-section (1), the local authority may request additional documents or details from the applicant and conduct further inquiries if deemed required.
(3) If, upon inquiry conducted by the local authority under sub-section (1), the applicant is found eligible to obtain an Identity Card, the local authority shall recommend to the Department to issue the Identity Card after receiving the required personal and biometric details under this Act. 9.
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9. Issuance of Identity Card: (1) The local authority shall send the details including the application of the person recommended for issuance of the Identity Card under Section 7 and Section 8 to the Department for the purpose of archiving and processing such details.
(2) Upon maintaining the record of the details received under sub-section (1), the Director General shall issue a National Identity Card based on smart card technology containing biometric details, an electronic chip, and security features.
(3) The following details of the concerned person shall be mentioned visibly on the visual side of the Identity Card:-
(a) Name, surname,
(b) Date of birth,
(c) Gender,
(d) Nationality,
(e) Identity number,
(f) Photo,
(g) Date of issue of Identity Card and issuing authority,
(h) Permanent address,
(i) Type of citizenship and citizenship number (in the case of a person who has obtained a citizenship certificate).
(4) An Identity Card shall be issued to a person eligible for Nepali citizenship who has submitted an application for the Identity Card based on citizenship, and to a person who has not obtained citizenship but is eligible to obtain Nepali citizenship based on proofs as prescribed.
(5) The details to be attached for a minor National Identity Card, the format of the Identity Card, and other procedures shall be as prescribed. 10. Validity and Use of Identity Card: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, after the Identity Card comes into effect, the Identity Card shall be required to be presented to obtain any service or facility provided by bodies or institutions owned by the Government of Nepal or the private sector, or when requesting such service or facility.
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Provided that, if a person's details can be viewed based on the identity number, such facility may be obtained based on the identity number even without the Identity Card.
(2) The Identity Card shall be recognized as the primary basis for obtaining public services and as proof of identity of a person.
(3) Where any government or private institution has issued a particular identity card for providing service or where a particular identity card is required for such purpose, the identity number or the Identity Card under this Act may be used instead of such identity card.
(4) For the purpose of using the identity number or Identity Card under sub-section (3), the concerned government or private institution shall develop the necessary infrastructure, and the Ministry may grant access to such institution to prescribed details among the details collected under this Act upon collecting the prescribed fee.
(5) After the details contained in identity cards or certificates issued for any purpose pursuant to the prevailing law are included in the National Identity Management Information System under this Act, the Government of Nepal may publish a notification in the Nepal Gazette and make necessary arrangements so that the work of such identity cards or certificates can be performed by the National Identity Card.
(6) Other provisions relating to the validity and use of the Identity Card shall be as prescribed. 11. Maintaining Records: (1) Records of the following details of the person issued the Identity Card or identity number shall be maintained in the electronic chip of the Identity Card issued under this Act and in the National Identity Management Information System:-
(a) Name, surname,
(b) Date of birth,
(c) Gender,
(d) Nationality,
(e) National Identity Number,
(f) Date of issue of Identity Card and issuing authority,
(g) Photo,
(h) Address (permanent and temporary),
(i) Type of citizenship and citizenship number (in the case of a person who has obtained a citizenship certificate),
(j) Biometric details,
(k) Name of father, mother,
(l) Name of grandfather, grandmother,
(m) Name of spouse,
(n) Other details as prescribed.
(2) The procedure for updating the personal and biometric details of a person who has obtained an Identity Card and issuing an updated Identity Card based on that shall be as prescribed. 12.