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Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

7. Time Limit for Acceptance of Membership: Nepal may accept membership in the Bank under this Proposal by March 31, 1961, but if the Executive Directors find that the time limit for accepting membership under this Proposal needs to be extended due to exceptional circumstances, they may extend such period. Schedule 2

Proposal Regarding Membership of Nepal

Whereas, the Government of Nepal, Nepal submitted an application on April 13, 1960, for membership in the International Monetary Fund in accordance with Article 2, Section 2 of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund, and

Whereas, the Executive Directors, having consulted with the representatives of the said Government as per Article 21 of the Fund's By-Laws, have, in the opinion of the Executive Directors, approved the terms that may be specified by the Board of Governors for admitting Nepal to membership in the Fund,

The Board of Governors, having considered the recommendation of the Executive Directors, hereby proposes to admit Nepal to membership in the Fund on the following terms and conditions:

1. Definitions: As used in this Proposal-

(a) "Fund" means the International Monetary Fund.

(b) "Articles" means the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund.

(c) "Dollar" means United States dollars of the weight and fineness in effect on July 1, 1944. 2. Quota: Nepal's quota shall be $7,500,000 (seven million five hundred thousand dollars). 3. Subscription: Nepal's subscription shall be equal to its quota, and at least 3 1/2 percent of the subscription shall be paid in gold and the remainder in Nepalese currency. 4. Payment of Subscription: The portion of the subscription payable in gold shall be paid by Nepal by the date of signature of the Articles on its behalf. If for any reason Nepal does not obtain membership in the Fund, the gold so paid shall be returned by the Fund to Nepal. The remaining portion of the subscription not paid in gold shall be paid in Nepalese currency within thirty days after the initial par value is agreed, in accordance with paragraph 5 below. 5. Determination of Par Value: Within 30 days of such request by the Fund, Nepal shall notify the Fund of the proposed par value of its currency, and within 60 days of the receipt of such proposed par value by the Fund, the initial par value of the currency shall be agreed upon between Nepal and the Fund; provided that the Fund may extend such 60-day period, and if the extended period expires without agreement on the par value, Nepal shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Fund.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

The exchange rate prevailing at the time of Nepal's acceptance of membership shall not be changed without prior consultation with the Fund during the period between acceptance of membership and the determination of the initial par value in accordance with this paragraph. 6. Exchange Transactions with the Fund: Nepal shall not engage in exchange transactions with the Fund-

(a) before the thirtieth day after agreement on the par value of its currency as per paragraph 5 above, and

(b) before it has fully paid its subscription. 7. Certification and Notice: Before accepting membership in the Fund, Nepal shall give the Fund certification that it has taken all necessary steps to sign and deposit the instrument of acceptance and to sign the Articles as written in paragraphs 8(a) and (b) of this Proposal, and Nepal shall give the Fund such notice as the Fund may request regarding those steps. 8. Acceptance of Membership: After the Fund notifies the Government of the United States of America that Nepal has fulfilled the conditions given in paragraph 7 of this Proposal, Nepal shall become a member of the Fund on the date on which it fulfills the following:

(a) Nepal shall deposit with the Government of the United States of America an instrument certifying that, in accordance with its laws, Nepal has accepted all the terms and conditions mentioned in this Proposal and the Articles and has taken all necessary steps to fulfill all its obligations under the Articles and this Proposal, and

(b) Nepal shall sign the original copy of the Articles deposited in the archives of the Government of the United States of America. 9. Time Limit for Acceptance of Membership: Nepal may accept membership in the Fund under this Proposal within 6 months from the date this Proposal becomes effective, which shall be the date it is approved by the Board of Governors; provided that if the Executive Directors find that the time limit for accepting membership under this Proposal needs to be extended due to exceptional circumstances, they may extend such period or set a later time limit. Schedule 3

Article 3, Section 4 of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund

Section 4. Acceptance of obligations in lieu of currency: The Fund shall accept from any member, in lieu of any part of the member's currency held in the Fund's General Account that the Fund decides is not needed for its transactions and operations, notes or similar obligations issued by the member or by the depository designated by the member under Article 13, Section 2, which are non-negotiable, non-interest-bearing, and payable at their face value on demand by crediting the Fund's account with the designated depository.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

This Section shall apply not only to currency received as a subscription from members but also to any currency otherwise due or received by the Fund and held in the General Account. Schedule 4

Article 5, Section 12 of the Articles of Agreement of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Section 12. Form of holdings of currency: The Bank shall accept from any member, in lieu of any part of the member's currency paid to the Bank under Article 2, Section 7(1) Under Article 2, Section 7(1), two percent of the price of each share under Section 5(1) of this Article shall be payable in gold or United States dollars, and, upon notice of payment, the remaining eighteen percent shall be payable in the member's own currency. or in lieu of any part of such currency tendered in repayment of loans made in such currency, or in lieu of any part of such currency not needed in its operations, notes or similar obligations issued by the government of the member or by the depository designated by the member, which are non-negotiable, non-interest-bearing, and payable at their par value on demand by crediting the Bank's account with the designated depository. Schedule 5

Article 5, Section 1 of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund

Article 5, Section 1. Agencies dealing with the Fund: Each member shall deal with the Fund through its Treasury, central bank, stabilization fund, or similar fiscal agency, and the Fund shall deal only with or through such agencies. Schedule 6

Article 13, Section 2 of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund

Article 13, Section 2. Depositories: (a) Each member country shall designate its central bank as a depository for all its currency holdings with the Fund, or, if it has no central bank, it shall designate such other institution as may be acceptable to the Fund.

(b) The Fund may hold other assets, including gold, in the designated depositories of the five members having the largest quotas and in such other designated depositories as the Fund may select. Initially, at least one-half of the Fund's holdings shall be held in the depository designated by the member in whose territory the Fund's principal office is located, and at least forty percent shall be held in the depositories designated by the remaining four members referred to above. However, all transfers of gold by the Fund shall be made with due regard to the costs of transport and the expenses that may be incurred by the Fund. In exceptional circumstances, the Executive Directors may transfer all or any part of the Fund's gold holdings to a location where they may be adequately protected.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

In exceptional circumstances, the Executive Directors may transfer all or any part of the Fund's gold holdings to a location where they may be adequately protected. Schedule 7

Article 5, Section 11 of the Articles of Agreement of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Section 11. Depositories: (a) Each member country shall designate its central bank as a depository for all its currency holdings with the Bank, or, if it has no central bank, it shall designate such other institution as may be acceptable to the Bank.

(b) The Bank may hold other assets, including gold, in the designated depositories of the five members having the largest number of shares and in such other designated depositories as the Bank may select. Initially, at least one-half of the Bank's holdings shall be held in the depository designated by the member in whose territory the Bank's principal office is located, and at least forty percent shall be held in the depositories designated by the remaining four members referred to above. Each such depository shall initially be entitled to hold an amount of gold not less than that paid by the member designating it in respect of its shares. However, all transfers of gold by the Bank shall be made with due regard to the costs of transport and the expenses that may be incurred by the Bank. In exceptional circumstances, the Executive Directors may transfer all or any part of the Bank's gold holdings to a location where they may be adequately protected. Schedule 8

Article 9 of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund - Status, Immunities and Privileges

Article 9, Section 1. Purpose of Article: To enable the Fund to fulfill the functions with which it is entrusted, the status, immunities and privileges provided in this Article shall be accorded to the Fund in the territories of each member. Section 2. Status of the Fund: The Fund shall possess juridical personality and shall have the authority, in particular, to:

I. enter into contracts;
II. acquire or dispose of movable and immovable property;
III. institute legal proceedings. Section 3. Immunity from judicial proceedings: The Fund, its property and assets, wherever located and by whomsoever held, shall be immune from every form of judicial proceedings except to the extent that the Fund expressly waives its immunity for the purpose of any proceedings or by the terms of any contract. Section 4. Immunity from other action: The property and assets of the Fund, wherever located and by whomsoever held, shall be immune from search, requisition, confiscation, expropriation or any other form of seizure by executive or legislative action. Section 5.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

Section 4. Immunity from other action: The property and assets of the Fund, wherever located and by whomsoever held, shall be immune from search, requisition, confiscation, expropriation or any other form of seizure by executive or legislative action. Section 5. Immunity of archives: The archives of the Fund shall be inviolable. Section 6. Freedom of assets from restrictions: To the extent necessary to carry out the operations provided for in this Agreement, all property and assets of the Fund shall be free from restrictions, regulations, controls and moratoria of any nature. Section 7. Privilege for communications: The official communications of the Fund shall be accorded by members the same treatment as the official communications of other members. Section 8. Immunities and privileges of officers and employees: All Governors, Executive Directors, Alternates, Added by the Second Amendment.members of committees, representatives appointed under Article 12, Section 3(j) of the Agreement, and advisors, officers and employees of any of the persons mentioned above, shall enjoy:

I. immunity from legal proceedings with respect to acts performed in their official capacity except when the Fund waives this immunity;
II. when they are not local nationals, the same immunities from immigration restrictions, alien registration requirements, and national service obligations and the same facilities as regards exchange restrictions as are accorded by members to the representatives, officials and employees of comparable rank of other members;
III. the same travel facilities as are accorded by members to representatives, officials and employees of comparable rank of other members. Section 9. Tax exemptions: (a) The Fund, its assets, property, income and its operations and transactions authorized by this Agreement shall be exempt from all taxation and from all customs duties. The Fund shall also be exempt from liability for the payment or collection of any tax or duty.
(b) No tax shall be levied on any salary or emolument paid by the Fund to Executive Directors, Alternates, officers or employees of the Fund who are not local citizens, local subjects, or other local nationals.
(c) No tax of any kind shall be levied on any obligation or security issued by the Fund, including any dividend or interest thereon, by whomsoever held:
(1) if it discriminates against such obligation or security solely because of its origin; or
(2) if the sole jurisdictional basis for such tax is the place or currency in which it is issued, made payable or paid, or the location of any office or place of business maintained by the Fund. 10.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

10. Application of Article: Each member shall take such action as is necessary in its territory to give effect to the principles set forth in this Article in accordance with its own laws and shall inform the Fund of the full details of the action it has taken. Schedule 9

Article 7 of the Articles of Agreement of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - Status, Immunities and Privileges

Article 7, Section 1. Purpose of Article: To enable the Bank to fulfill the functions with which it is entrusted, the status, immunities and privileges provided in this Article shall be accorded to the Bank in the territories of each member. Section 2. Status of the Bank: The Bank shall possess juridical personality and shall have the authority, in particular, to:

(1) enter into contracts;
(2) acquire or dispose of movable and immovable property;
(3) institute legal proceedings. Section 3. Position of the Bank with regard to judicial proceedings: Actions may be brought against the Bank only in a court of competent jurisdiction in the territories of a member in which the Bank has an office, has appointed an agent for the purpose of accepting service or notice of process, or has issued or guaranteed securities. No action shall be brought by members or persons acting for or claiming from members. The property and assets of the Bank shall, wheresoever located and by whomsoever held, be immune from all forms of seizure, attachment or execution before the delivery of final judgment against the Bank. Section 4. Immunity of assets from seizure: The property and assets of the Bank, wherever located and by whomsoever held, shall be immune from search, requisition, confiscation, expropriation or any other form of seizure by executive or legislative action. Section 5. Immunity of archives: The archives of the Bank shall be inviolable. Section 6. Freedom of assets from restrictions: To the extent necessary to carry out the operations provided for in this Agreement and subject to the provisions of this Agreement, all property and assets of the Bank shall be free from restrictions, regulations, controls and moratoria of any nature. Section 7. Privilege for communications: The official communications of the Bank shall be accorded by members the same treatment as the official communications of other members. Section 8.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

Section 7. Privilege for communications: The official communications of the Bank shall be accorded by members the same treatment as the official communications of other members. Section 8. Immunities and privileges of officers and employees: All Governors, Executive Directors, Alternates, officers and employees of the Bank shall enjoy:

(1) immunity from legal proceedings with respect to acts performed in their official capacity except when the Bank waives this immunity;
(2) when they are not local nationals, the same immunities from immigration restrictions, alien registration requirements, and national service obligations and the same facilities as regards exchange restrictions as are accorded by members to the representatives, officials and employees of comparable rank of other members;
(3) the same travel facilities as are accorded by members to representatives, officials and employees of comparable rank of other members. Section 9. Tax exemptions: (a) The Bank, its assets, property, income and its operations and transactions authorized by this Agreement shall be exempt from all taxation and from all customs duties. The Bank shall also be exempt from liability for the payment or collection of any tax or duty.
(b) No tax shall be levied on any salary or emolument paid by the Bank to Executive Directors, Alternates, officers or employees of the Bank who are not local citizens, local subjects, or other local nationals.
(c) No tax of any kind shall be levied on any obligation or security issued by the Bank (including any dividend or interest thereon), by whomsoever held:
(1) if it discriminates against such obligation or security solely because of its origin; or
(2) if the sole jurisdictional basis for such tax is the place or currency in which it is issued, made payable or paid, or the location of any office or place of business maintained by the Bank.
(d) No tax of any kind shall be levied on any obligation or security guaranteed by the Bank (including any dividend or interest thereon), by whomsoever held:
(1) if it discriminates against such obligation or security solely because of the Bank's guarantee; or
(2) if the sole jurisdictional basis for such tax is the location of any office or place of business maintained by the Bank. 10. Application of Article: Each member shall take such action as is necessary in its territory to give effect to the principles set forth in this Article in accordance with its own laws and shall inform the Bank of the full details of the action it has taken.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

10. Application of Article: Each member shall take such action as is necessary in its territory to give effect to the principles set forth in this Article in accordance with its own laws and shall inform the Bank of the full details of the action it has taken. Schedule 10

Article 8, Section 2(b) of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund

Article 8, Section 2(b): Exchange contracts which involve the currency of any member and which are contrary to the exchange control regulations of that member maintained or imposed consistently with this Agreement shall be unenforceable in the territories of any member. In addition, members may, by mutual accord, cooperate in measures for the purpose of making the exchange control regulations of either member more effective, provided that such measures and regulations are consistent with this Agreement. Schedule 11

Article 15 of the Fund Agreement

Article 15, Section 1. Authority to allocate Special Drawing Rights: The Fund shall have the authority to allocate Special Drawing Rights to participants in the Special Drawing Rights Account to meet the need for supplementing existing reserve assets. Article 15, Section 2. Valuation of Special Drawing Rights: The method of valuation of Special Drawing Rights shall be determined by the Fund by a majority of seventy percent of the total voting power; provided, however, that if a change in the principle or fundamental nature of the method of valuation is required, a majority of eighty-five percent of the total voting power shall be necessary. Article 16, Section 3 of the Fund Agreement

Article 16, Section 3. Records and information: All changes in holdings of Special Drawing Rights shall take effect only when recorded by the Fund in the Special Drawing Rights Account. Participants shall notify the Fund of the provision of this Agreement under which Special Drawing Rights are used. The Fund may require participants to provide it with such information as is necessary for its operations. Article 17, Section 1 of the Fund Agreement

Article 17, Section 1. Participants: Each member that deposits with the Fund an instrument setting forth that it undertakes all the obligations of a participant in the Special Drawing Rights Account in accordance with its law shall become a participant as of the date the instrument is deposited; provided, however, that no member shall become a participant until all Articles relating to Special Drawing Rights have taken effect and until members having at least seventy-five percent of total quotas have deposited instruments under this Section. Article 22 of the Fund Agreement

Article 22.
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 1961

Article 22 of the Fund Agreement

Article 22. General obligations of participants: In addition to the obligations assumed with respect to Special Drawing Rights under other Articles of this Agreement, each participant undertakes to cooperate with the Fund and with other participants in order to facilitate the effective functioning of the Special Drawing Rights, to ensure the proper use of Special Drawing Rights in accordance with this Agreement, and to make the Special Drawing Rights a principal reserve asset in the international monetary system. Schedule 12

Article 21(b) of the Fund Agreement

Article 21(b): Special Drawing Rights, or operations and transactions thereof, shall not be subject to any taxation, in addition to the privileges, status and immunities provided under Article 9 of this Agreement. Schedule 13

Section 4 of Article 19 of the Fund Agreement Amended by the Second Amendment. Article 19, Amended by the Second Amendment.Section 4. Obligation to provide currency: A participant specified by the Fund under Section 5 of this Article shall provide added by the First Amendment.freely usable currency upon request to a participant using Special Drawing Rights under Section 2(a) of this Article. The obligation of a participant to provide currency shall be limited to the extent that the net cumulative allocation of Special Drawing Rights to that country exceeds twice the net cumulative deficit, or up to such higher limit as may be agreed between the Fund and the participant. A participant may provide currency in excess of the mandatory or agreed limit. Section 5 of Article 19 Amended by the Second Amendment. Article 19, Amended by the Second Amendment.Section 5. Designation of participants to provide currency: (a) The Fund shall determine, for the purposes of Sections 2(a) and 4 of this Article, the participants that shall provide currency for certain amounts of Special Drawing Rights, thereby enabling participants to use their Special Drawing Rights. Designation shall be based on the following general principles and principles adopted by the Fund from time to time:

(1) Participants with a sufficiently strong balance of payments and overall reserve position may be designated. However, this shall not preclude the designation of a participant with a strong overall reserve position even if it has a moderate deficit in its balance of payments.
Senior Citizens Act, 2006

Senior Citizens Act, 2063 (2006)

Certification and Publication Date
2063.8.8

Amending Acts

1. Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2072 (2015) 2072.11.13
2. Act Amending Some Nepal Acts relating to the Civil Code, 2075 (2018) 2076.1.2
3. Act Amending Some Acts relating to Sexual Violence, 2079 (2022) 2079.3.31
4. Senior Citizens (First Amendment) Act, 2079 (2022) 2079.05.05

Preamble: Whereas it is desirable to make immediate provisions relating to the protection and social security of senior citizens, and to enhance respect, reverence and goodwill towards them by making proper use of their knowledge, skill, capability and experience,

Therefore, in the first year after the promulgation of the Declaration of the House of Representatives, 2063 (2006), the House of Representatives has enacted this Act. 1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the "Senior Citizens Act, 2063 (2006)."

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

(a) "Senior Citizen" means a Nepali citizen who has completed sixty years of age.

(b) "Helpless Senior Citizen" means a senior citizen in any or all of the following conditions:-

(1) Having no basis for livelihood, source of income or property,

(2) Having no family member to provide maintenance, care and support,

(3) Having a family member, but being compelled to live a neglected or despised life without maintenance from such member.

(c) "Disabled Senior Citizen" means a senior citizen who is physically or mentally disabled.

(d) "Care Centre" means a home, shelter or other structure of a similar nature established and operated in accordance with this Act for the maintenance, care and support of senior citizens, whether for a fee or free of charge.

(e) "Day Service Centre" means a home, shelter or other structure of a similar nature established and operated in accordance with this Act for the care of senior citizens during the daytime, whether for a fee or free of charge.

(f) "Maintenance, Care and Support" means actions such as providing arrangements for senior citizens to eat, clothe, reside, move around, recreate, engage in religious activities, and receive health services. Added by the First Amendment.(f1) "Offspring" means a person who has obtained the status of offspring pursuant to the prevailing law. Added by the First Amendment.(f2) "Service Centre" means a Senior Citizen Service Centre pursuant to Section 20A, and the term also includes a Care Centre, Knowledge and Skill Transfer Centre, shelter, or other government structure of a similar nature established at all three levels for the care and protection of senior citizens.
Senior Citizens Act, 2006

Added by the First Amendment.(f3) "Local Level" means a Rural Municipality or Municipality.

(g) "Family Member" means the following relatives of a senior citizen:-

(1) Son, daughter-in-law, daughter, grandson, granddaughter living in a joint family,

(2) If there are no members as per sub-clause (1), then son, daughter-in-law, daughter, grandson, granddaughter living separately, grandson and granddaughter from the daughter's side,

(3) If there are no relatives as per sub-clause (2), then other close relatives. Amended by the First Amendment.(h) "Successor" means a successor entitled to the estate of a senior citizen pursuant to the chapter relating to inheritance under the Civil Code, 2074 (2017).

(i) "Senior Citizen Club" means a club established by senior citizens pursuant to the prevailing law for the protection of their rights and interests.

(j) "Fund" means the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund established pursuant to Section 17.

(k) "Prescribed Officer" means an officer designated by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette.

(l) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means prescribed or as prescribed by the rules or regulations made under this Act. 3. Senior Citizens to be Respected: It shall be the duty of all to respect senior citizens. 4. Maintenance, Care and Support of Senior Citizens: (1) It shall be the duty of every family member to maintain, care for and support a senior citizen according to their financial status and dignity.

(2) A senior citizen who has taken their share and lives or wishes to live separately from the family shall be maintained, cared for and supported by the family member chosen by them, keeping them in their own company.

(3) No one shall force a senior citizen to live separately from the family against their will or compel them to live apart.

(4) If the financial condition of the senior citizen or the family member maintaining them is weak, other family members shall make arrangements for the maintenance, care and support of such senior citizen even if they do not keep them with themselves. Added by the First Amendment.(4A) Special protection and social security shall be provided as prescribed to promote the best interests of a helpless senior citizen.

(5) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this section, any family member, relative or successor who uses or enjoys the movable or immovable property of a senior citizen shall keep that senior citizen with themselves and provide maintenance, care and support. 5. Omitted by the First Amendment.
Senior Citizens Act, 2006

5. Omitted by the First Amendment. May Lodge Complaint: (1) Where a family member, relative or successor having the duty to maintain, care for and support a senior citizen pursuant to Section 4 fails to keep such senior citizen with themselves and provide maintenance, care and support, or fails to make such arrangement, such senior citizen may lodge a complaint with the concerned Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2072 (2015).Ward Chairperson of the Rural Municipality or Municipality for maintenance, care and support. Also, if any neighbor believes that maintenance, care and support of a senior citizen in their neighborhood is not adequate, such neighbor may also lodge a complaint along with reasons.

(2) Upon receipt of any complaint under sub-section (1), the Ward Chairperson shall conduct necessary inquiry and attempt to reconcile between the senior citizen and the family member, relative or successor who is required to maintain, care for and support them.

(3) If reconciliation cannot be made under sub-section (2), the Ward Chairperson may issue a written order to the family member, relative or successor to maintain, care for and support such senior citizen.

(4) An order issued by the Ward Chairperson under sub-section (3) shall be caused to be posted on the notice board of the concerned Ward Office and other suitable places.

(5) A party dissatisfied with the order issued by the Ward Chairperson under sub-section (3) may file a petition with the concerned Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2072 (2015).Judicial Committee of the Local Level within seven days from the date of receipt of such order.

(6) Upon receipt of a petition under sub-section (5), the concerned Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2072 (2015).Judicial Committee of the Local Level may summon both parties, counsel them, and issue a written order to the family member, relative or successor to maintain, care for and support the senior citizen.

(7) An order issued by the Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2072 (2015).Judicial Committee of the Local Level under sub-section (6) shall be caused to be posted on the notice board of the concerned Amended by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2072 (2015).Rural Municipality or Municipality and other suitable places.

(8) An order under sub-section (3) or (6) shall be complied with by the concerned person. If such person fails to comply with such order, notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, the Ward Chairperson, Added by the First Amendment.Chairperson of the Rural Municipality or Mayor of the Municipality shall be bound not to make any recommendation on any matter in relation to such person.
Senior Citizens Act, 2006

If such person fails to comply with such order, notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, the Ward Chairperson, Added by the First Amendment.Chairperson of the Rural Municipality or Mayor of the Municipality shall be bound not to make any recommendation on any matter in relation to such person. Added by the First Amendment.(9) If a complaint is lodged at the Local Level regarding a person who fails to comply with an order under sub-section (3) or (6) and who has enjoyed the property of such senior citizen, the Judicial Committee may entrust the movable or immovable property standing in the name of the senior citizen to the relative or successor who maintains, cares for and supports the senior citizen instead of such person. Added by the First Amendment.(10) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this section, the Local Level shall make arrangements to place a senior citizen who is not maintained, cared for or supported by family members, relatives or successors, or who is in an abandoned state without any other successor or relative to care for them, in a Care Centre for maintenance, care and support. If such a senior citizen who is not maintained, cared for or supported or is in an abandoned state has any property or share, the Local Level shall bring it under its ownership and mobilize it for the rights and interests of that senior citizen. 6. Right to Dispose Freely: A senior citizen shall have the right to freely dispose of their movable and immovable property and the accretions thereof, without being required to partition it pursuant to the prevailing law. 7. Services may be Obtained: The Government of Nepal or an institution established pursuant to prevailing law may obtain services from a senior citizen who has acquired special qualification or experience in any field, and such institution shall provide reasonable remuneration and facilities to such senior citizen in consideration of such services. 8. Not to Cause to Beg: (1) No one shall cause a senior citizen to beg.

(2) A senior citizen shall not be made a sage, monk or fakir against their will.

(3) . Added by the First Amendment.8A. Duty of the Local Level: (1) If the Local Level observes a problem in the livelihood of a senior citizen, it shall identify the financial income, status or earning capacity of such senior citizen's offspring or close successor and cause a prescribed amount to be deposited monthly into the account of the concerned senior citizen.
Senior Citizens Act, 2006

Additionally, the State may utilize and transfer the knowledge, skill and experience of senior citizens across generations, and it shall be the duty of the concerned person to make their knowledge, skill and experience available.

(15) Other provisions relating to the deposit of the amount under this section shall be as prescribed. Added by the First Amendment.8B. Not to Misbehave, Insult or Deceive: (1) No one shall misbehave with or insult a senior citizen, or cause them to be so treated.

(2) No one shall, with the intention of obtaining or consuming the movable or immovable property standing in the name of a senior citizen, or for any other purpose, take property by exerting any kind of pressure or by inducing deception or fraud, or cause it to be registered in one's own name or in the name of any other person. 9. Concessions and Facilities: (1) It shall be the duty of all to provide necessary services, facilities and assistance to senior citizens in public vehicles, public services, health services, religious and public places.

(2) In public vehicles of the type prescribed by the Government of Nepal by publishing a public notice, the concerned vehicle owner or operator shall reserve at least two seats for senior citizens and provide them a concession of at least fifty percent on the passenger fare.

(3) Every institution providing health services shall provide health services to senior citizens giving them priority.

(4) An institution providing health services designated by the Government of Nepal shall provide a concession of at least fifty percent on the fees chargeable to the prescribed number of senior citizens for treatment at such institution.

(5) Other institutions providing public services, including drinking water, electricity and telephone, shall give priority to senior citizens while providing services.

(6) In addition to the concessions and facilities mentioned in this section, the Government of Nepal may, from time to time, provide other concessions and facilities to senior citizens by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette. 10. Priority and Representation in Court Cases: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, a case in which only a senior citizen is a party or opponent shall be processed and decided by the court giving it priority.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, while hearing a case in which only a helpless or disabled senior citizen is a party or opponent, the court shall do so only after appointing a legal practitioner to defend such senior citizen.
Senior Citizens Act, 2006

Added by the First Amendment.(2A) Senior citizens shall be provided legal assistance through the District Legal Aid Committee, subject to the prevailing law.

(3) If a senior citizen files a petition before the court stating that due to weak economic condition they are unable to appoint a legal practitioner to defend their case, the concerned court shall provide the services of a salaried legal practitioner for such senior citizen. Added by the First Amendment.(4) For the initial proceedings, hearing and disposal of a criminal offence committed by a senior citizen under this Act, the Government of Nepal may, upon the recommendation of the Judicial Council, constitute a Senior Citizen Bench. 11. Priority to be Given in Transactions: In any work concerning a senior citizen, the concerned body shall give priority and complete such work or transaction. 12. Concession may be Granted in Imprisonment: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, a senior citizen who has been sentenced to imprisonment in a case instituted by the government and is serving such sentence may be granted a remission of imprisonment as follows, depending on the age and nature of the offence:-

(a) Up to twenty-five percent for a senior citizen who has completed sixty-five years of age but has not exceeded seventy years,

(b) Up to fifty percent for a senior citizen who has completed seventy years of age but has not exceeded seventy-five years,

(c) Up to seventy-five percent for a senior citizen who has completed seventy-five years of age. Added by the First Amendment.(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), such remission shall not be granted for an offence relating to rape, or for an offence of killing, maiming or causing bodily harm using acid or inflammable substance.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, for a disabled senior citizen or a senior citizen who has completed seventy-five years of age and has been sentenced to imprisonment, the court may, considering the gravity of the offence, order that the senior citizen be kept in a Care Centre instead of being kept in prison. Added by the First Amendment.(2A) When a senior citizen is placed in a Care Centre under sub-section (2) in accordance with the court order, they shall be kept separate from other senior citizens.

(3) Other provisions relating to keeping in a Care Centre under sub-section (2) shall be as prescribed. 13.
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13. Formation of "Central Senior Citizens Committee": (1) For the purpose of caring, looking after and providing social security to senior citizens, the Government of Nepal shall, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, form a "Central Senior Citizens Committee" as follows:-

(a) Minister of Women, Children and Senior Citizens. (Current name: Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens)Minister or State Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens - Chairperson

(b) Member, National Planning Commission (looking after social services) - Member

(c) Secretary, Ministry of Finance - Member

(d) Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs - Member

(e) Secretary, "Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens." (Current name: Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens)Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens. - Member

(f) Secretary, Ministry of Health and Population - Member

(g) Secretary, Ministry of Local Development (current name: Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration)Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration - Member

(h) Vice-Chairperson, Social Welfare Council - Member

(i) Omitted by Some Nepal Acts Amending Act, 2072 (2015)

(j) Member Secretary, Pashupati Area Development Trust - Member

(k) President, Nepal Medical Association - Member

(l) President, Nepal Nursing Association - Member

Added by the First Amendment.(l1) President, National Senior Citizens Federation - Member

(m) Two representatives, including at least one woman, nominated by the Government of Nepal from among institutions operating for the protection of the interests of senior citizens - Member

(n) Two persons, including at least one woman, nominated by the Government of Nepal from among persons engaged in religious and social work - Member

(o) Joint Secretary, "Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens." (Current name: Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens)Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare (looking after the concerned division) - Secretary

(2) The term of office of the nominated members under clauses (m) and (n) of sub-section (1) shall be three years, and they shall be eligible for reappointment. Provided that, if they engage in misconduct or lack competence, the Government of Nepal may remove them before the expiry of their term.

(3) The secretariat work of the "Central Senior Citizens Committee" shall be performed by the "Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens."

(4) The procedural rules for meetings of the "Central Senior Citizens Committee" shall be as prescribed.

(5) Members of the "Central Senior Citizens Committee" may receive allowances as determined by the Government of Nepal for participating in meetings of the Committee. 14.
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14. Functions, Duties and Powers of the "Central Senior Citizens Committee": The functions, duties and powers of the "Central Senior Citizens Committee" shall be as follows:-

(a) To prepare necessary policies, plans and programmes for the protection and social security of senior citizens and submit them to the Government of Nepal,

(b) To implement and monitor policies, plans and programmes approved by the Government of Nepal,

(c) To keep updated registers and records of senior citizens received from the "Local Senior Citizens Committee",

Amended by the First Amendment.(d) To coordinate and monitor the work and activities of Provincial Senior Citizens Committees and Local Senior Citizens Committees,

(e) To monitor the work and activities of Care Centres, Day Service Centres, "Service Centres", Senior Citizens Clubs and associations and organizations working on senior citizen matters established and operating throughout Nepal,

(f) To perform other functions as prescribed. Added by the First Amendment.14A. Provincial Senior Citizens Committee: (1) For the purpose of caring, looking after and providing social security to senior citizens in each province, the provincial government may, by publishing a notice in the provincial gazette, form a Provincial Senior Citizens Committee.

(2) Other provisions relating to the meeting and work procedures of the Provincial Senior Citizens Committee shall be as determined by provincial law. Amended by the First Amendment.15. Formation of Local Senior Citizens Committee: (1) For the purpose of caring, looking after and providing social security to senior citizens in each Local Level, the Local Level may, by publishing a notice in the local gazette, form a Local Senior Citizens Committee.

(2) Provisions relating to the meeting and other work procedures of the Local Senior Citizens Committee shall be as determined by the Local Level. 16. Amended by the First Amendment.
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16. Amended by the First Amendment. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Local Level Senior Citizens Welfare Committee: The functions, duties and powers of the Amended by the First Amendment.Local Level Senior Citizens Welfare Committee shall be as follows:-

(a) Amended by the First Amendment.To collect registers of senior citizens within the Local Level, maintain records, and update the registers and records,

(b) Amended by the First Amendment.To prepare plans and programmes for the protection and social security of senior citizens within the Local Level and submit them to the "Central Senior Citizens Committee" for approval,

(c) To implement and monitor the Amended by the First Amendment.Local Level level programmes according to the policies, plans and programmes relating to the protection and social security of senior citizens approved by the Government of Nepal,

(d) Amended by the First Amendment.To monitor the work and activities of Care Centres, Day Service Centres, Senior Citizens Clubs and other associations and organizations working on the protection and social security of senior citizens established and operating in the Local Level,

(e) To mobilize local community organizations to carry out work relating to the protection and social security of senior citizens,

(f) To make arrangements for the distribution of allowances or facilities receivable by senior citizens under Section 24,

(g) To perform other functions as prescribed.
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17. "Senior Citizens Fund": (1) A Senior Citizens Welfare Fund shall be established for the protection and social security of senior citizens.

(2) The Fund under sub-section (1) shall consist of the following amounts:-

(a) Amount received from the Government of Nepal,

(b) Amount received from foreign governments, foreign persons or international associations or organizations,

(c) Amount received from domestic persons or associations or organizations,

(d) Amount received from any other source.

(3) Before receiving the amount under clause (b) of sub-section (2), the "Central Senior Citizens Committee" shall obtain prior approval of the Government of Nepal.

(4) The amount in the Fund under sub-section (1) shall be deposited in an account opened in any commercial bank of the State of Nepal in the name of the Amended by the First Amendment."Central Senior Citizens Committee".

(5) The amount of the Fund under sub-section (1) shall be used only for the protection and social security of senior citizens.

(6) While using the amount of the Fund under sub-section (5), it shall be used through a Care Centre or Day Service Centre operated by an association or organization established by the Government of Nepal itself or established pursuant to the prevailing law.

(7) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this section, no amount from the Fund shall be given or distributed to any person for their personal purpose.

(8) The operation of the Fund under sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed. 18. Accounts and Audit: (1) The accounts of income and expenditure of the Fund shall be maintained according to the accounting system adopted by the Government of Nepal.

(2) The audit of the Fund shall be carried out by the Office of the Auditor General. 19. Preparation of Records: Amended by the First Amendment.The "Local Senior Citizens Committee" shall prepare records of senior citizens under this Act as prescribed. 20.