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Madhesi Commission Act, 2017

17. No Hindrance to Work and Proceedings of Commission: The work and proceedings of the Commission shall not be hindered merely by reason of the vacancy of the position of any Member. Chapter-5

Miscellaneous

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

(2) The employees required for the operation of the Commission shall be provided by the Government of Nepal. 19. To Observe Official Dignity and Conduct: (1) The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall observe official dignity as follows:-

(a) To perform their official duties independently, impartially and honestly for the protection and promotion of the rights and interests of the Madheshi community and for the empowerment of the Madheshi community,

(b) Not to do any act that may disturb the relationship among various castes, communities and religions.

(2) The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall observe official conduct pursuant to this Act or prevailing federal law. 20. To Provide Cooperation in Work and Proceedings: If the Commission requests cooperation from any body or office-holder in the course of performing its work, it shall be the duty of such body or office-holder to provide such cooperation. 21. May Send Letter for Implementation: If any body or office-holder fails to provide necessary cooperation to the Commission, the Commission may send a letter for cooperation to the supervising body or officer of such body or officer. 22. Annual Report: (1) The Commission shall submit an annual report of its work and proceedings to the President within three months from the date of the end of the fiscal year.

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

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

(b) Details of recommendations and advice given by the Commission to the Government of Nepal or any other body,

(c) Status of implementation of recommendations and advice referred to in clause (b),

(d) Financial and physical resources of the Commission and the status of their utilization,

(e) Details of other work and proceedings conducted regarding the fulfillment of the obligations to be performed by the Commission pursuant to this Act. 23. Liaison with Government of Nepal: The Commission shall liaise with the Government of Nepal through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration. 24.
Madhesi Commission Act, 2017

23. Liaison with Government of Nepal: The Commission shall liaise with the Government of Nepal through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration. 24. Delegation of Powers: The Commission may, subject to prescribed conditions, delegate any of the powers conferred upon it pursuant to this Act to the Chairperson, Member, the Government of Nepal, Provincial Government, any body or any officer or employee of the local government as necessary for exercise and compliance. Omitted by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075.25. 26. Protection of Action Done in Good Faith: No legal action shall be instituted against any office-bearer, employee or any person assigned by the Commission in relation to any work or action done in good faith pursuant to Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075.this Act or the rules made under this Act. 27. Power to Make Rules: (1) The Commission may make necessary rules for the implementation of this Act.

(2) If the rules to be made pursuant to Sub-section (1) include subjects that impose financial burden or liability on the Government of Nepal, the Commission shall Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075.obtain the consent of the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Finance.

(3) The rules made by the Commission pursuant to Sub-section (1) shall commence from the date of publication in the Nepal Gazette. 28. Power to Make Directives: The Commission may, subject to this Act and the rules made under this Act, make necessary directives for the smooth operation or causing the operation of the work to be performed. Schedule

Omitted by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2075
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

PATENT, DESIGN AND TRADEMARK ACT, 2022

Royal Seal and Publication Date

2022.5.14

Amending Acts

1. Patent, Design and Trademark (First Amendment) Act, 2044 2044.7.1

2. Administration of Justice Act, 2048 2048.2.16

Ratification and Publication Date

3. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts Relating to Import, Export and Intellectual Property, 2063⌘ 2063/8/8

4. Act to Strengthen the Republic and Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2066◆ 2066.10.7

5. Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2072 2072.11.13

Act No. 15 of the year 2022



An Act Made to Provide for the Registration of Patent, Design and Trademark

Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to make timely legal provisions relating to Patent, Design and Trademark for the convenience and economic interest of the general public;

Therefore, His Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev has enacted this Act with the advice and consent of the National Panchayat. Chapter–1

Preliminary Provisions

1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the “Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022”.

(2) It shall come into force throughout Nepal

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

(a) “Patent” means any useful invention discovered through a new method or process regarding the construction, operation or transmission of any substance or group of substances, or through any new principle or formula.

(b) “Design” means the shape, form or configuration of any article prepared or made in any manner.

(c) “Trademark” means a word, sign or picture, or a combination of words, signs and pictures, used by any firm, company or person to distinguish their produced goods or services provided by them from the goods or services of others.

(d) “Department” means the department designated by the Government of Nepal by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, and until so designated, means the Department of Industries.

(e) “Schedule” means the Schedule to this Act.

$\oplus$(f) “Prescribed” or “as prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed by the rules or orders under this Act. Chapter–2

Patent

3. Acquiring Rights over a Patent: (1) Any person desiring to acquire rights over a patent must register such patent in their name pursuant to this Act.

$\nabla$(2) No person shall copy a patent registered in the name of any person pursuant to this Act, or use or cause to be used such patent in their own name or in the name of another without having it transferred to their name pursuant to Section 21D or without obtaining written permission for use.

(3) $\boxtimes$

4.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

Application to be Made for Acquiring Rights over a Patent: (1) Any person desiring to register a patent in their name shall submit an application to the Department in the format according to Schedule-1(A), stating the following particulars along with all available evidence:

(a) The name, address and occupation of the person who invented the patent,

(b) If the applicant themselves did not invent the patent, in what manner and what kind of right the applicant has obtained from the person who invented it,

(c) The method of making, operating or using the patent,

(d) If the patent is based on any specific principle or formula, that principle or formula.

(2) Along with the application pursuant to sub-section (1), the applicant shall deposit a map and drawing along with the description of the patent and the application fee as prescribed in Schedule-3(1)(a). 5. Inquiry by the Department: (1) After an application pursuant to Section 4 is filed, the Department shall, taking advice from experts if deemed necessary, conduct an inquiry and study to ascertain whether the patent mentioned in the application is a new invention and whether it is useful to the general public, and determine whether such patent may or may not be registered.

(2) If it appears that a patent cannot be registered pursuant to Section 6, the Department shall notify the applicant that the patent cannot be registered according to their application.

(3) ✖

6. Circumstances Where Patent Cannot be Registered: (1) The Department shall not register a patent under this Act in the following circumstances:

(a) If it is already registered in the name of another person, or

(b) If the applicant did not invent the patent themselves and has not obtained the right from the inventor, or

(c) If the patent sought to be registered would have any adverse effect on the health, morality or ethics of the general public or on national interest, or

(d) If it is contrary to any prevailing Nepali law. Provided that nothing contained in clause (a) shall be deemed to prevent the cancellation of a patent registration pursuant to Section 9.

(2) In the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (1), the Department may cancel the registration of any already registered patent. Provided that, before canceling the registration of any patent pursuant to this provision, the patent holder shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause why the registration of such patent should not be canceled. 7.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

Provided that, before canceling the registration of any patent pursuant to this provision, the patent holder shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause why the registration of such patent should not be canceled. 7. Registration of Patent: (1) Except in circumstances where registration is not permitted under Section 6, after an application for registering a patent is filed pursuant to Section 4, the Department shall conduct the necessary inquiry pursuant to Section 5 and issue a certificate of registration to the applicant in the format according to Schedule-2(A).

(2) For obtaining the certificate pursuant to sub-section (1), the applicant shall pay to the Department the registration fee as prescribed in Schedule-3(1)(b).

⊕7A. Publication of Registered Patent: (1) The Department shall publish in the Nepal Gazette, for the information of the general public, patents registered under this Act, except those that need to be kept secret for national interest.

(2) If any person wants to inspect or take a copy of the details, map or drawing of a patent published pursuant to sub-section (1), they may do so upon paying the prescribed fee to the Department.

(3) If any person has any objection to such patent, they may file a complaint with the Department within thirty-five days from the date of inspecting the patent or taking its copy pursuant to sub-section (2).

(4) If a complaint is lodged pursuant to sub-section (3), the Department shall conduct an inquiry and take necessary action.

+8. Term of Patent: (1) Except in the case where it is renewed pursuant to Section 23B, the right of the patent holder over a patent registered pursuant to Section 7 shall subsist only for a period of seven years from the date of registration.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), in respect of the term of a patent registered before the commencement of this section, the term shall subsist according to the provisions in force at the time of registration of such patent. After the expiry of that term, it shall be renewed pursuant to Section 23B. 9. ☒

10. Deposit of Map or Sample of Patent in Government Museum: The patent holder shall provide one copy of the map or sample of the article according to the patent registered under this Act to the +National Archives as well.

∇11.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

9. ☒

10. Deposit of Map or Sample of Patent in Government Museum: The patent holder shall provide one copy of the map or sample of the article according to the patent registered under this Act to the +National Archives as well.

∇11. Penalty for Violating Section 3: If any person commits any of the following acts, they shall be liable to a fine according to the gravity of the offense as follows by order of the Department, and the goods or articles related to such offense shall be confiscated:

(a) For committing any offense mentioned in sub-section (2) of Section 3, a fine of up to five hundred thousand rupees.

(b) For attempting to commit any act mentioned in sub-section (2) of Section 3 or for abetting the commission of such act, a fine of up to two hundred fifty thousand rupees. Chapter–3

Design

12. Acquiring Right over Design: (1) Any person may register the design of any article made or caused to be made by them with the Department pursuant to Section 14 and acquire the right under this Act over such design.

∇(2) No person shall copy a design registered in the name of any person pursuant to this Act, or use or cause to be used such design in their own name or in the name of another without having it transferred to their name pursuant to Section 21D or without obtaining written permission for use. 13. Application for Registration of Design: (1) Any person desiring to register any article made or caused to be made by them pursuant to Section 14 shall submit an application to the Department in the format according to Schedule-1(B), along with a map and drawing with the description of such design and four copies of the sample.

(2) The person submitting an application pursuant to sub-section (1) shall pay to the Department the application fee as prescribed in Schedule-3(2)(a) along with their application. 14. Registration of Design: (1) Upon application by any person pursuant to Section 13, the Department shall register such design in the name of the applicant and issue a certificate according to Schedule-2(B).
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

14. Registration of Design: (1) Upon application by any person pursuant to Section 13, the Department shall register such design in the name of the applicant and issue a certificate according to Schedule-2(B). Provided that, if such design would cause harm to the reputation of any person or institution, or adversely affect the public order or morality, or be contrary to national interest, or if such design has already been registered in the name of another person, it shall not be registered under this sub-section.

(2) For obtaining the certificate pursuant to sub-section (1), the applicant shall deposit with the Department the design registration fee as prescribed in Schedule-3(2)(b).

(3) If it appears that any condition mentioned in the proviso to sub-section (1) exists, the Department may cancel the registration of any design. Provided that, before canceling the registration of any design pursuant to this provision, the Department shall give the design holder a reasonable opportunity to show cause why the registration of such design should not be canceled.

⊕14A. Term of Design: Except in the case where it is renewed pursuant to Section 23B, the right of the design holder over a design registered pursuant to Section 14 shall subsist for a period of five years from the date of registration. 15. Penalty for Person Violating Section 12: If any person violates sub-section (2) of Section 12 or uses a design that has been canceled by the Department pursuant to sub-section (3) of Section 14, they may be liable to a fine of up to ∇fifty thousand

rupees according to the gravity of the offense by order of the Department, and all goods or articles related to such offense shall be confiscated. Chapter—4

Trademark

16. Acquiring Right over Trademark: (1) Any person may register the trademark of their established trade or business with the Department pursuant to Section 18 and acquire the right under this Act over such trademark.

∇(2) No person shall copy a trademark registered in the name of any person pursuant to this Act, or use or cause to be used such trademark in their own name or in the name of another without having it transferred to their name pursuant to Section 21D or without obtaining written permission for use. 17. Application for Registration of Trademark: (1) Any person desiring to register the trademark of their established trade or business pursuant to Section 18 shall submit an application to the Department in the format according to Schedule—1(C), along with 4 copies of the sample of such trademark.

(2) The person submitting an application pursuant to sub-section (1) shall pay to the Department the application fee as prescribed in Schedule—3(3)(a) along with their application. 18.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

18. Registration of Trademark: (1) Upon application by any person for the registration of a trademark pursuant to Section 17, the Department shall conduct the necessary inquiry regarding such trademark, give a reasonable opportunity to any claimant or objector to make their claim or objection, investigate any claim or objection received, and if found appropriate for registration, register such trademark in the name of the applicant and issue a certificate according to Schedule-2(C). Provided that, if such trademark appears likely to cause harm to the reputation of any person or institution, or adversely affect the public order, morality or national interest, or harm the goodwill of another person's trademark, or if such trademark is found to have already been registered in the name of another person, such trademark shall not be registered.

(2) For obtaining the certificate pursuant to sub-section (1), the applicant shall pay to the Department the trademark registration fee as prescribed in Schedule-3(3)(b).

(3) If it appears that any condition mentioned in the proviso to sub-section (1) exists, the Department may cancel the registration of any registered trademark. Provided that, before canceling any trademark pursuant to this provision, the Department shall give the trademark holder a reasonable opportunity to show cause why such trademark should not be canceled.

⊕18A. Classification of Goods and Services for the Purpose of Trademark: (1) For the purpose of registering a trademark related to any goods or any type of service, the Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, classify such goods or services.

(2) Separate applications shall be submitted for registering the trademark of goods or services falling under each class.

(3) A trademark registered for goods or services falling under one class pursuant to sub-section (1) may also be registered for goods or services falling under another class.

$\oplus$18B. Prohibition on Using Unregistered Trademark: No trademark shall be used as a registered trademark without registering it with the Department.

$\oplus$18C. Period for Using Trademark: If a trademark registered with the Department is not brought into use within one year from the date of registration, the Department may, after conducting the necessary inquiry, cancel the registration of such trademark.

$\oplus$18D. Term of Trademark: Except in the case where it is renewed pursuant to Section 23B, the right of the trademark holder over a trademark registered pursuant to Section 18 shall subsist for a period of seven years from the date of registration.

$\clubsuit$19.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

Term of Trademark: Except in the case where it is renewed pursuant to Section 23B, the right of the trademark holder over a trademark registered pursuant to Section 18 shall subsist for a period of seven years from the date of registration.

$\clubsuit$19. Penalty for Unlawful Use of Trademark: If any person violates sub-section (2) of Section 16, or uses a trademark that has been canceled pursuant to sub-section (3) of Section 18, or violates Section 18B, they may be liable to a fine of up to $\nabla$one hundred thousand rupees according to the gravity of the offense by order of the Department, and all goods related to such offense shall be confiscated. Chapter–5

Miscellaneous

20. Authority to Appoint Representative: For the purpose of performing any act or proceeding to be done by a person under this Act, such person may appoint their representative $\oplus$or legal practitioner, and all acts or proceedings done by such ♣representative or legal practitioner shall be deemed to have been done by the person themselves. 21. ⌧


⊕21A. Publication of Registered Design and Trademark: (1) The Department may publish, for the information of the general public, details regarding the design registered pursuant to Section 14 and the trademark registered pursuant to Section 18, their renewal and cancellation of registration.

(2) If any person has an objection to the details published pursuant to sub-section (1), such person may file a complaint with the Department within thirty-five days from the date of publication of such details. The Department shall investigate the complaint so filed and take necessary action.

⊕21B. Right Not Effective Without Registration in Nepal: A trademark, design and patent registered in a foreign country shall not confer any right upon the concerned person in Nepal without registering such patent, design and trademark in Nepal.

⊕21C. Registration of Foreign Patent, Design and Trademark: If an application is submitted to the Department for registration, along with the certificate of a patent, design and trademark registered in a foreign country, the Department may register such patent, design and trademark without conducting any inquiry ☞and shall grant the benefit of priority date to such registration

holder according to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property concluded in 1883.

∇21D.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

Provision relating to Transfer or Permission for Use of Patent, Design or Trademark: (1) A patent, design or trademark registered in one's name may be transferred to the name of another person, or written permission may be granted for its use.

(2) If transfer or permission for use is desired pursuant to sub-section (1), both the patent, design or trademark holder and the person wishing to receive the transfer of or use such patent, design or trademark shall jointly submit an application to the Department stating such fact, along with the prescribed fee.

(3) Upon receipt of an application pursuant to sub-section (2), the Department may allow the transfer or grant permission for use of such patent, design or trademark.

(4) If the Department grants permission for transfer pursuant to sub-section (3), the Department shall transfer the name of such patent, design or trademark to the name of the person receiving the transfer.

(5) If the Department grants permission for use pursuant to sub-section (3), the Department shall indicate the details thereof in the registration book and the certificate kept at the Department, and issue a copy thereof to the person granted permission for use. 22. Department to Maintain Register: The Department shall maintain separate books relating to patents, designs and trademarks, showing the registration and cancellation of registration under this Act. 23. ⌧

23A. ⌧

⊕23B. Procedure for Renewal of Patent, Design and Trademark: (1) The patent holder, design holder and trademark holder shall, within thirty-five days from the date of expiry of the period during which they are entitled to use the patent, design and trademark pursuant to Sections 8, 14A, and 18D, submit an application in the format according to Schedules-2(D), 2(E) and 2(F) respectively, pay the fee according to Schedule-3, and get it renewed.

(2) If the period for renewal under sub-section (1) is missed, renewal may be obtained within an additional six months upon payment of a late fee of ∇one thousand rupees. If renewal is not obtained even within this period, the registration of the patent, design and trademark shall be automatically canceled.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-sections (1) and (2), in the case of a patent, renewal may be obtained up to two times, each time for a further period of seven years; in the case of a design, renewal may be obtained up to two times, each time for a further period of five years; and in the case of a trademark, renewal may be obtained any number of times, each time for a further period of seven years. 24.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

24. Copy of Certificate: If the certificate of registration of a patent, design or trademark is lost, a copy of the certificate may be obtained from the Department upon payment of the prescribed fee. 25. Damages: If any person suffers actual loss due to a violation of this Act by any person in relation to a registered patent, design or trademark, the Department may order the violator to pay a reasonable amount of compensation as damages to the registration holder. 26. Deemed Registered under this Act: Patents, designs and trademarks registered under the Patent, Design and Trademark Law promulgated in 1993 before the commencement of this Act shall be deemed to be registered under this Act from the date of commencement of this Act.

⊕26A. Alteration of Fees: The Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notice in the Nepal Gazette, alter the fees prescribed in Schedule–3. 27. Appeal Lie: Any person aggrieved by an order of the Department under this Act may appeal to the High Court within 35 days. 28. Repeal: The Patent, Design and Trademark Law promulgated in 1993 is hereby repealed.



⊕ Added by the First Amendment. Note:– (1) Section 5 of the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts Relating to Import, Export and Intellectual Property, 2063 is as follows:–

5. Effect of the lapse of the Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts Relating to Import, Export and Intellectual Property, 2062: Upon the lapse of the Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts Relating to Import, Export and Intellectual Property, 2062, unless a contrary intention appears, such lapse shall not,-

(a) revive anything not in force or not subsisting at the time the Ordinance lapsed.

(b) affect anything done or duly suffered under the Ordinance before its lapse,

(c) affect any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under the Ordinance,

(d) affect any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred under the Ordinance,

(e) affect any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of any such right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment; and any such legal proceeding or remedy may be instituted, continued or enforced as if the Ordinance had not lapsed.

(2) Words substituted by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Laws, 2063:–
"Government of Nepal" instead of "His Majesty's Government".

(3) Words substituted by the Administration of Justice Act, 2073:–
"High Court" instead of "Appellate Court". Schedule–1 (A)

Format of Application to be Submitted for Registration of Patent

To,

Shri



Since I/We are the inventor(s) thereof, I/we hereby submit an application for the registration of the patent, attaching the principle, formula, and map and drawing along with complete description of the said article, and the application fee.
Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 1965

I/We request that the patent be registered in my/our name and a certificate thereof be issued. Witnesses:– 1 Applicant's Signature

2 Address:–

Date:–

Nepal Law Commission

Schedule—1(B)

Format of Application to be Submitted for Registration of Design

To,

Shri



Since I/We have made / have caused to be made the as per the sample attached herewith, I/we hereby submit an application for the registration of the design, attaching the map and drawing along with complete description of the design, four copies of the sample, and the application fee. I/We request that the design be registered in my/our name and a certificate thereof be issued. Witnesses:– 1 Applicant's Signature

2 Address:–

Date:–

Nepal Law Commission

*Schedule—1 (C)

Format of Application to be Submitted for Registration of Trademark

To,

Shri



Since I/We intend to use / have been using the trademark as per the sample attached herewith on , I/we hereby submit an application for the registration of the trademark, attaching four copies thereof and the application fee. I/We request that the trademark be registered in my/our name and a certificate thereof be issued. Witnesses:– 1 Applicant's Signature

2 Address:–

Date:–

Schedule—2(A)

Format of Certificate of Registration of Patent

Government of Nepal

 Ministry

 Department

Certificate No.:—

Date:—

Certificate of Registration of Patent

This certificate is issued upon registration of the patent of invented by pursuant to Section 7 of the Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022. Director General

 Date of Renewal Expiry Date of Renewal Period Signature of Renewing Officer
 : : : : : :





Nepal Law Commission

♣Schedule—2(B)

Format of Certificate of Registration of Design

Government of Nepal

 Ministry

 Department

Certificate No.:—

Date:—

Certificate of Registration of Design

This certificate is issued upon registration of the design of made / caused to be made by pursuant to Section 14 of the Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022. Director General

 Date of Renewal Expiry Date of Renewal Period Signature of Renewing Officer
 : : :






♣Schedule—2 (C)

Format of Certificate of Registration of Trademark

Government of Nepal

 Ministry

 Department

Certificate No.:— Date:—

Certificate of Registration of Trademark

This certificate is issued upon registration of the trademark intended to be used / being used on by pursuant to Section 18 of the Patent, Design and Trademark Act, 2022. Director General

 Date ofRenewal Expiry Date ofRenewal Period Signature of RenewingOfficer
 : : : : : :



♣ Amended by the First Amendment. 22




⊕Schedule—2(D)

Format of Application to be Submitted for Renewal of Patent

To,

Shri



Since the registration period of the patent of registered on date has expired, the fee required for renewal is attached herewith. I/We request for renewal.
Roads Board Act, 2002

सडक बोर्ड ऐन, २०५८
Road Board Act, 2058

लालमोहर र प्रकाशन मिति
Seal and Publication Date
२०५९ । ०३ । २४
2059.03.24
प्रमाणीकरण र प्रकाशन मिति
Certification and Publication Date

संशोधन गर्ने ऐन
Amending Acts

१. गणतन्त्र सुदृढीकरण तथा केही नेपाल कानून संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०६६ २०६६ । १० । ०७
1. Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066 2066.10.07
२. केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०७२ २०७२ । ११ । १३
2. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072 2072.11.13
३. केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०८२ २०८२ । ०४ । १४
3. Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082 2082.04.14

२०५९ सालको ऐन नं. २९
Act No. 29 of the year 2059




सडक बोर्डको सम्बन्धमा व्यवस्था गर्न बनेको ऐन
An Act Made to Make Provision Relating to a Road Board

प्रस्तावनाः सडकको मर्मत सम्भार गराउने, सडकको मर्मत सम्भार गर्दा लाग्ने खर्चमा न्यूनीकरण गर्ने तथा सडकको मर्मत सम्भार कार्यलाई पारदर्शी एवं प्रभावकारी बनाउने सम्बन्धमा आवश्यक व्यवस्था गर्न वाञ्छनीय भएकोले,
Preamble: Whereas, it is desirable to make necessary provision relating to carrying out maintenance of roads, reducing the cost incurred in maintenance of roads, and making road maintenance work transparent and effective,

श्री ५ महाराजाधिराज ज्ञानेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाहदेवको शासनकालको पहिलो वर्षमा संसदले यो ऐन बनाएको छ । Parliament has enacted this Act in the first year of the reign of His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.

परिच्छेद-१
Chapter-1
प्रारम्भिक
Preliminary

१. संक्षिप्त नाम र प्रारम्भ: (१) यस ऐनको नाम "सडक बोर्ड ऐन, २०५८" रहेको छ । 1. Short Title and Commencement: (1) This Act may be cited as the "Road Board Act, 2058".

(२) यो ऐन नेपाल सरकारले नेपाल राजपत्रमा सूचना प्रकाशन गरी तोकेको मितिदेखि प्रारम्भ हुनेछ । (2) This Act shall commence on the date specified by the Government of Nepal by a notification published in the Nepal Gazette.

२. परिभाषा: विषय वा प्रसङ्गले अर्को अर्थ नलागेमा यस ऐनमा,-
2.
Roads Board Act, 2002

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

(क) "सडक" भन्नाले सार्वजनिक सडक ऐन, २०३१ बमोजिमको सार्वजनिक सडक सम्झनु पर्छ । (a) "Road" means a public road pursuant to the Public Road Act, 2031.

(ख) "बोर्ड" भन्नाले दफा ३ बमोजिम स्थापना भएको सडक बोर्ड सम्झनु पर्छ । (b) "Board" means the Road Board established pursuant to Section 3.

(ग) "दस्तुर" भन्नाले दफा ६ बमोजिम लगाइएको दस्तुर सम्झनु पर्छ । (c) "Fee" means a fee levied pursuant to Section 6.

(घ) "सवारी साधन" भन्नाले यान्त्रिक शक्तिबाट सडकमा चल्ने सवारी साधन सम्झनु पर्छ । (d) "Vehicle" means a vehicle propelled by mechanical power on a road.

(ङ) "मर्मत सम्भार" भन्नाले सडकलाई बोर्डले तोकेको स्तर अनुरुप गरिने सडकको मर्मत सम्भार कार्य सम्झनु पर्छ । (e) "Maintenance" means the repair and maintenance work of a road carried out in accordance with the standard prescribed by the Board.

(च) "सडक सम्बन्धी निकाय" भन्नाले सडकको मर्मत सम्भार कार्य गर्ने निकाय सम्झनु पर्छ र सो शब्दले स्थानीय निकाय समेतलाई जनाउँछ । (f) "Road related body" means a body that carries out road maintenance work, and the term also includes a local body.

(छ) "इन्धन" भन्नाले सवारी साधनमा प्रयोग हुने पेट्रोल र डिजेल सम्झनु पर्छ र सो शब्दले ग्यास वा अन्य इन्धन समेतलाई जनाउँछ । (g) "Fuel" means petrol and diesel used in vehicles, and the term also includes gas or other fuel.

(ज) "समिति" भन्नाले दफा ८ बमोजिम गठित कार्यकारी समिति सम्झनु पर्छ । (h) "Committee" means the Executive Committee constituted pursuant to Section 8.

(झ) "कार्यकारी निर्देशक" भन्नाले दफा २१ बमोजिम नियुक्त बोर्डको कार्यकारी निर्देशक सम्झनु पर्छ । (i) "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Board appointed pursuant to Section 21.

(ञ) "मन्त्रालय" भन्नाले नेपाल सरकार, भौतिक पूर्वाधार तथा यातायात मन्त्रालयसम्झनु पर्छ । (j) "Ministry" means the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport of the Government of Nepal.

(ट) "कोष" भन्नाले दफा २४ बमोजिमको बोर्डको कोष सम्झनु पर्छ । (k) "Fund" means the Fund of the Board pursuant to Section 24.

(ठ) "तोकिएको" वा "तोकिए बमोजिम" भन्नाले यस ऐन अन्तर्गत बनेको नियम वा विनियममा तोकिएको वा तोकिए बमोजिम सम्झनु पर्छ । (l) "Prescribed" or "as prescribed" means as prescribed in a rule or by-law made under this Act.

परिच्छेद-२
Chapter-2
बोर्डको स्थापना र काम, कर्तव्य र अधिकार
Establishment of the Board and its Functions, Duties and Powers

३. बोर्डको स्थापना: (१) सडकको नियमित, पटके, आवधिक तथा आकस्मिक मर्मत सम्भार गर्न तथा सडकमा चल्ने सवारी साधनहरुमा दस्तुर लगाई उठाउने व्यवस्था गर्न सडक बोर्डको स्थापना गरिएको छ । 3.
Roads Board Act, 2002

Establishment of the Board: (1) A Road Board is established to carry out regular, periodic, routine and emergency maintenance of roads and to make arrangement for levying and collecting fees on vehicles plying on roads.

(२) बोर्डको केन्द्रीय कार्यालय काठमाडौँ उपत्यकामा रहनेछ र बोर्डले आवश्यकता अनुसार नेपाल गणतन्त्र सुदृढीकरण तथा केही नेपाल कानून संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०६६ द्वारा झिकिएको । भित्र शाखा कार्यालय वा सम्पर्क कार्यालय खोल्न सक्नेछ । (2) The central office of the Board shall be located in the Kathmandu Valley, and the Board may open branch offices or contact offices within Nepal Omitted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066. as necessary.

४. बोर्ड स्वशासित संस्था हुने: (१) बोर्ड अविच्छिन्न उत्तराधिकारवाला एक स्वशासित र संगठित संस्था हुनेछ । 4. Board to be an Autonomous Body: (1) The Board shall be an autonomous and corporate body with perpetual succession.

(२) बोर्डको काम कारबाहीको निमित्त आफ्नो एउटा छुट्टै छाप हुनेछ । (2) The Board shall have its own separate seal for its operations.

(३) बोर्डले व्यक्ति सरह चल अचल सम्पत्ति प्राप्त गर्न, उपभोग गर्न, बेचबिखन गर्न वा अन्य कुनै किसिमले व्यवस्था गर्न सक्नेछ । (3) The Board may, like a person, acquire, use, sell or otherwise dispose of movable and immovable property.

(४) बोर्डले व्यक्ति सरह आफ्नो नामबाट नालिस उजुर गर्न र बोर्ड उपर पनि सोही नामबाट नालिस उजुर लाग्ने सक्नेछ । (4) The Board may, like a person, sue and be sued in its own name.

५. बोर्डको काम, कर्तव्य र अधिकार: बोर्डको काम, कर्तव्य र अधिकार देहाय बमोजिम हुनेछः-
5.
Roads Board Act, 2002

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

(क) सडकको मर्मत सम्भार गराउने,
(a) to cause maintenance of roads,

(ख) यस ऐन बमोजिम सडक उपभोग गरे बापत लाग्ने दस्तुर वा अन्य थप दस्तुर लिने तथा जरिबाना असुल उपर गर्ने,
(b) to collect fees or additional fees payable for road usage pursuant to this Act and to recover fines,

(ग) यस ऐन बमोजिम लिइने सडक वा इन्धन दस्तुर, निर्धारित मापदण्ड विपरित सवारी साधन चलाए वापत लिइने थप दस्तुर र जरिबाना निर्धारण गर्ने विषयमा नेपाल सरकारसमक्ष सिफारिस पेश गर्ने,
(c) to submit recommendations to the Government of Nepal on matters of determining road or fuel fees levied under this Act, additional fees and fines levied for operating vehicles contrary to prescribed standards,

(घ) दस्तुर निर्धारण गर्ने सम्बन्धमा नेपाल सरकारलाई सुझाव दिने,
(d) to provide advice to the Government of Nepal regarding the determination of fees,

(ङ) सडक मर्मत सम्भार सम्बन्धी एकीकृत वार्षिक कार्यक्रम बनाउने,
(e) to prepare an integrated annual program relating to road maintenance,

(च) सडक सम्बन्धी निकायलाई सडकको मर्मत सम्भार गर्नको लागि रकम उपलब्ध गराउने,
(f) to make available funds to road related bodies for carrying out road maintenance,

(छ) यस ऐन बमोजिम उठाइएको दस्तुर जुन सडकबाट उठाइएको हो सो दस्तुरको तोकिएको प्रतिशतले हुने रकम सोही सडकको मर्मत सम्भारमा खर्च गर्ने,
(g) to spend an amount equal to the prescribed percentage of the fee collected under this Act from a road on the maintenance of that same road,

(ज) तोकिए बमोजिम सडकको पुननिर्माण, पुनर्स्थापना तथा स्तरवृद्धि गराउने,
(h) to cause reconstruction, restoration and upgrading of roads as prescribed,

(झ) सडक मर्मत सम्भार गर्दा लाग्ने खर्चमा न्यूनीकरण गर्न तत्सम्बन्धी कार्य योजना बनाउने,
(i) to prepare an action plan to reduce the cost incurred in road maintenance,

(ञ) तोकिएको आधारमा सडकको चयन गरी सुरक्षा गराउने,
(j) to select roads and cause their safety on a prescribed basis,

(ट) सडकको मर्मत सम्भारको लागि लाग्ने रकम कुनै निकाय वा संस्था र नेपाल सरकारले व्यहोर्ने गरी नेपाल सरकार र त्यस्तो निकाय वा संस्थाबीच सम्झौता भएमा नेपाल सरकारको तर्फबाट खर्च गर्नुपर्ने रकम बोर्डले व्यहोर्ने,
(k) to bear the amount to be spent on behalf of the Government of Nepal, where an agreement is made between the Government of Nepal and a body or organization that the cost required for road maintenance shall be borne by such body or organization and the Government of Nepal,

(ठ) सडक मर्मत सम्भार कार्यलाई प्रभावकारी बनाउने,
(l) to make road maintenance work effective,

(ड) बोर्डको वार्षिक बजेट तथा कार्यक्रम स्वीकृत गर्ने,
(m) to approve the annual budget and program of the Board,

(ढ) तोकिए बमोजिमका अन्य काम गर्ने गराउने । (n) to do or cause to do other works as prescribed.

६. दस्तुर लगाउने: (१) नेपाल सरकारले नेपाल राजपत्रमा सूचना प्रकाशन गरी सोही सूचनामा तोकिएको सडक उपभोग गर्ने सवारी साधनलाई सो सूचनामा तोकिएबमोजिमको दस्तुर लगाउन सक्नेछ । 6.
Roads Board Act, 2002

Imposition of Fee: (1) The Government of Nepal may, by a notification published in the Nepal Gazette, impose a fee as specified in that notification on vehicles using a road specified in that notification.

(२) नेपाल सरकारले नेपाल राजपत्रमा सूचना प्रकाशन गरी तोकिदिएको देहाय बमोजिमको दस्तुर बोर्डले असुलउपर गर्ने वा गराउनेछः-
(2) The Board shall collect or cause to be collected the fees as follows, as prescribed by the Government of Nepal by a notification published in the Nepal Gazette:-

(क) सडक उपभोग गरे बापतको दस्तुर,
(a) fee for road usage,

(ख) सवारी साधनमा प्रयोग हुने इन्धनमा लगाइएको दस्तुर,
(b) fee imposed on fuel used in vehicles,

(ग) सवारी दर्ता प्रमाणपत्रमा लगाइएको दस्तुर,
(c) fee imposed on vehicle registration certificates,

(घ) विदेशमा दर्ता भएका नेपाल गणतन्त्र सुदृढीकरण तथा केही नेपाल कानून संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०६६ द्वारा झिकिएको । भित्र प्रवेश गर्ने सवारी साधनमा लगाइएको दस्तुर । (d) fee imposed on vehicles registered abroad entering Nepal Omitted by the Republic Strengthening and Some Nepal Laws Amendment Act, 2066..

७. दस्तुर उठाउने: (१) दफा ६ बमोजिम लगाइएको दस्तुर बोर्डले उठाउनेछ । 7. Collection of Fee: (1) The fee imposed pursuant to Section 6 shall be collected by the Board.

(२) उपदफा (१) बमोजिम दस्तुर उठाउने सम्बन्धी कार्यविधि तोकिए बमोजिम हुनेछ । (2) The procedure relating to the collection of fee pursuant to sub-section (1) shall be as prescribed.

(३) उपदफा (१) मा जुनसुकै कुरा लेखिएको भए तापनि दफा ६ को उपदफा (१) र उपदफा (२) को खण्ड (ख) र (घ) बमोजिमको दस्तुर बोर्डले उचित देखेमा तोकिएको प्रक्रिया अपनाई कुनै व्यक्ति वा संस्था मार्फत उठाउन सक्नेछ । (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the fee under sub-section (1) of Section 6 and clauses (b) and (d) of sub-section (2) thereof may, if the Board deems appropriate, be collected through any person or entity by adopting the prescribed procedure.

परिच्छेद-३
Chapter-3
कार्यकारी समितिको गठन तथा बैठक सम्बन्धी
Formation of Executive Committee and its Meeting Related

८. कार्यकारी समितिको गठन: (१) यस ऐन बमोजिम बोर्डले गर्ने काम कारबाही सुचारु रुपले गर्नको लागि एक कार्यकारी समितिको गठन हुनेछ । 8.
Roads Board Act, 2002

Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration – Member

(घ) प्रतिनिधि, (राजपत्रांकित प्रथम श्रेणी), उद्योग, वाणिज्य तथा आपूर्ति मन्त्रालय – सदस्य
(d) Representative, (Gazetteed First Class), Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies – Member

(ङ) महानिर्देशक, सडक विभाग – सदस्य
(e) Director General, Department of Roads – Member

केही नेपाल ऐन संशोधन गर्ने ऐन, २०७२ द्वारा झिकिएको । (च)
Omitted by Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2072.(f)

(छ) प्रतिनिधि, नगरपालिका सङ्घ - सदस्य
(g) Representative, Association of Municipalities – Member

(ज) प्रतिनिधि, नेपाल उद्योग वाणिज्य महासङ्घ - सदस्य
(h) Representative, Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry – Member

(झ) प्रतिनिधि, नेपाल इन्जिनियर्स एशोसियसन - सदस्य
(i) Representative, Nepal Engineers Association – Member

(ञ) यातायात व्यवसायसँग सम्बन्धित सङ्घ संस्थाको प्रतिनिधित्व हुने गरी बोर्डले मनोनयन गरेको एकजना - सदस्य
(j) One person nominated by the Board representing associations or organizations related to transport business – Member

(ट) उपभोक्ता सम्बन्धी सङ्घ संस्थाको प्रतिनिधित्व हुने गरी बोर्डले मनोनयन गरेको एकजना - सदस्य
(k) One person nominated by the Board representing consumer related associations or organizations – Member

(ठ) सडक यातायात क्षेत्रमा विशिष्ट अनुभव हासिल गरेका व्यक्तिहरुमध्येबाट बोर्डले मनोनयन गरेको एकजना - सदस्य
(l) One person nominated by the Board from among persons having distinguished experience in the road transport sector – Member

(ड) व्यावसायिक कृषकहरुमध्येबाट बोर्डले मनोनयन गरेको एकजना - सदस्य
(m) One person nominated by the Board from among commercial farmers – Member

(३) समितिका मनोनित सदस्यहरूको पदावधि तीन वर्षको हुनेछ । (3) The term of office of nominated members of the Committee shall be three years.

(४) समितिले सडक वा यातायात सम्बन्धी क्षेत्रमा काम गरेको कुनै विशेषज्ञ र सडक सम्बन्धी निकायको कुनै पदाधिकारी वा कर्मचारीलाई समितिको बैठकमा पर्यवेक्षकको रुपमा भाग लिन आमन्त्रण गर्न सक्नेछ । (4) The Committee may invite any expert working in the field of road or transport and any office bearer or employee of a road related body to participate in the meeting of the Committee as an observer.

(५) कार्यकारी निर्देशकले समितिको सचिव भई काम गर्नेछ । (5) The Executive Director shall act as the Secretary of the Committee.

(६) समितिको अध्यक्ष र सदस्यले समितिको बैठकमा भाग लिए बापत तोकिए बमोजिम बैठक भत्ता पाउनेछ । (6) The Chairperson and members of the Committee shall receive meeting allowance as prescribed for participating in the meeting of the Committee.

९. सदस्यको पद रिक्त हुने अवस्था: समितिमा मनोनित सदस्यको पद देहायका अवस्थामा रिक्त भएको मानिनेछः-
9.
Roads Board Act, 2002

Circumstances for Vacancy in the Office of Member: The office of a nominated member of the Committee shall be deemed vacant in the following circumstances:-

(क) निजले मनोनयन गर्ने निकाय समक्ष आफ्नो पदबाट राजीनामा दिएमा,
(a) if he/she resigns from his/her office before the nominating body,

(ख) निजको पदावधि सामस भएमा,
(b) if his/her term of office expires,

(ग) निज साहुको दामासाहीमा परेमा,
(c) if he/she is adjudged insolvent,

(घ) निज कुनै फौजदारी अभियोगमा अदालतबाट कसुरदार ठहरिएमा,
(d) if he/she is convicted by a court of a criminal offence,

(ङ) बिना सूचना उचित र पर्याप्त कारण नभई निज लगातार तीन पटकसम्म समितिको बैठकमा अनुपस्थित भएमा,
(e) if he/she is absent without notice and without reasonable and sufficient cause for up to three consecutive meetings of the Committee,

(च) निजको मृत्यु भएमा । (f) if he/she dies.

१०. रिक्त स्थानको पूर्ति: समितिको मनोनित सदस्यको पद कुनै कारणबाट रिक्त हुन आएमा बाँकी अवधिको लागि निज पहिले जुन तरिकाले मनोनयन भएको हो सोही तरिकाबाट मनोनयन गरी रिक्त स्थानको पूर्ति गरिनेछ । 10. Filling of Vacancy: If the office of a nominated member of the Committee falls vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by nomination in the same manner in which he/she was previously nominated, for the remaining term.

११. समितिको बैठक र निर्णय: (१) समितिको बैठक समितिको अध्यक्षले तोकेको मिति, समय र स्थानमा बस्नेछ । 11. Meeting and Decision of the Committee: (1) A meeting of the Committee shall be held on the date, time and place specified by the Chairperson of the Committee.

(२) समितिको बैठक तीन महिनामा कम्तीमा एक पटक बस्नेछ । (2) A meeting of the Committee shall be held at least once every three months.

(३) उपदफा (२) मा जुनसुकै कुरा लेखिएको भए तापनि समितिका कम्तीमा एक तिहाई सदस्यले समितिको बैठक बोलाउनको लागि लिखित रुपमा अनुरोध गरेमा समितिको अध्यक्षले पन्ध्र दिनभित्र समितिको बैठक बोलाउनु पर्नेछ । (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), if at least one third of the members of the Committee make a written request to convene a meeting of the Committee, the Chairperson of the Committee shall convene the meeting within fifteen days.

(४) समितिको सचिवले समितिको बैठकमा छलफल हुने विषयको सूची बैठक बस्नु भन्दा कम्तीमा तीन दिन अगावै सदस्यहरुलाई उपलब्ध गराउनु पर्नेछ । (4) The Secretary of the Committee shall make available the agenda for discussion at the meeting of the Committee to the members at least three days before the meeting.

(५) समितिको कुल सदस्य संख्याको पचास प्रतिशत भन्दा बढी सदस्यहरु उप