Madhesi Commission Act, 2017

Chapter-3

Functions, Duties and Powers of the Commission

7. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Commission: The functions, duties and powers of the Commission shall be as follows:-

(a) To study the overall situation of the Madheshi community and recommend to the Government of Nepal on matters of policy, legal and institutional reforms to be made in relation thereto,

(b) To formulate national policies and programs for the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Madheshi community and the empowerment of such community and recommend to the Government of Nepal for implementation,

(c) To study and research whether the provisions made regarding the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Madheshi community and the empowerment of such community have been effectively implemented and advise the Government of Nepal on steps to be taken for effective implementation,

(d) To advise the Government of Nepal on reforms to be made in the existing legal, policy and institutional arrangements regarding the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Madheshi community and the empowerment of such community,

(e) To review, monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies and programs related to the Madheshi community,

(f) To monitor or cause to monitor the implementation of recommendations made or advice given by the Commission,

(g) To formulate special programs for the development and empowerment of persons who are economically or socially backward within the Madheshi community and recommend to the Government of Nepal for implementation,

(h) To study and research various languages, scripts, cultures, histories, traditions, literature, and arts within the Madheshi community and formulate programs for the protection and development of such languages, scripts, cultures, histories, traditions, literature, and arts and recommend to the Government of Nepal,

(i) To conduct awareness programs for the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Madheshi community and the empowerment of such community,

(j) To formulate programs to end evil practices, superstitions and all forms of exploitation prevalent in the Madheshi community and for the empowerment of the Madheshi community and recommend to the Government of Nepal,

(k) To monitor whether international treaties and agreements to which Nepal is a party concerning the Madheshi community have been implemented and Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075.make necessary recommendations or provide advice to the Government of Nepal for implementation,

(l) To collect complaints against persons or institutions violating the rights of the Madheshi community and recommend to the concerned body for investigation and inquiry thereon,

(m) To conduct detailed study and research regarding the identity of the Madheshi community and recommend to the Government of Nepal to list surnames,

(n) To review, monitor and evaluate awareness programs conducted by the Government of Nepal and other organizations for the protection, promotion and empowerment of the rights and interests of the Madheshi community,

(o) To formulate and implement a code of conduct for the Chairperson, Members and employees of the Commission,

(p) To approve the annual plan and program of the Commission.