As amended by the first the interim gkfnsf constitution of. Nepal 2015 human rights report executive summary nepal is a federal democratic republic. Interim constitution of nepal first amendment, 2063 chaitra 30 april. Interim constitution of nepal, 2007 2063 shall be deemed to have been. The constitution of nepal, 2019 preamble whereas it is desirable in the best interest and for allround progress of the kingdom of nepal and of the nepalese people to conduct the government of the country in consonance with the popular will. Unofficial translation of the comprehensive peace agreement. The rhododendron arboreum is the national flower, crimson colour shall be the national colour, the cow shall be the national animal and the lophophorus shall be the national bird of nepal. All laws inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void. While a majority of interim constitutions put in place a process to create a final.
The constitution of nepal has adopted some attributes of constitutionalism and good. And whereas we are firmly convinced that such arrangement is possible only. Legal and regulatory frameworks opennet initiative. No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws.
Pdf pvarious types of constitutions can be seen in practice all over the world. After the recent earthquakes, the current constituent assembly of nepal quickly began working on the constitution in an effort to speed up the reconstruction process and reassure citizens they are able to effectively respond to crises. Click on document interim constitution on nepal, 2063 nepali wih ix amd n. Nepals interim constitution 2006, recognizes basic health service as a fundamental right and is provided free of cost. The present constitution was adopted in 1962 supplemented in 1967. The interim constitution of nepal 20631 first amendment, 2063 2007 14 march 2007 2. Theinterim constitutionof nepal 2063 2007 date of authentication and publication 20631001 january 15 2007 amendments 1. Download nepal constitution 2072 pdf directly from here. Recent nepal health policy2014 acknowledges, state has not paid sufficient attention to the health care needs of senior citizens. Download new constitution of nepal 2015 or new constitution of nepal 2072 on online. The head of state is the king, in whom all authority is vested.
Nepal 2016 human rights report executive summary nepal is a federal democratic republic. After the 16hourmarathum discussion on the draft interim constitution, early in the saturday. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The constitution of nepal first amendment, 2016 2072.
Notes on the constitutional development of nepal grade 9. Nepal is governed according to the constitution which came into effect on sept 20, 2015, replacing the interim constitution of 2007. Interim constitution on nepal, 2063 nepali wih ix amd n. Interim constitution of nepal 2007 in english and nepalese. The interim constitution of nepal, 2063 2007 relevant articles part 2 citizenship article 8. The interim constitution guarantees certain social freedoms including. Interim constitution of nepal 2063 december 16, 2006 uwb 44 comments for the record. The 2015 constitution established the political system, including the framework for a prime minister as the chief executive, a bicameral parliament, and seven provinces. Alternative report of the indigenous peoples of nepal. Jan 15, interim constitution of nepal, which has been made through a political understanding and to be in force until a new constitution is. Since a constitution is the most authentic political and legal document of the land, it limits the power of government, protects peoples rights and delegated power to different offices. The constitution contains provisions for establishing the republic of nepal.
Contains 25 parts including part 3 on fundamental rights. In 1951 king tribhuvan bir bikram shah announced by royal proclamation an interim government and an interim constitution until a new constituent assembly could be elected. The revolution of 195051 resulted in the overthrow of the rana system. The constitution is the supreme law of the country and all other laws are subordinate to it. Apr 10, the interim constitution as published here includes the changes made by the five amending acts the interim constitution of nepal first. Citizenship at the commencement of the constitution 3 every child who is found within the territory of nepal and the whereabouts of whose parents are not known shall, until the father or the mother of the child is traced, be deemed to be a citizen. Nepali is the official language, and there are many other regional languages. Interim provision regarding speaker and deputyspeaker. Sep 20, 2015 lets hope this new constitution of nepal 2072 will make the drastic change in no time in the following years.
The interim constitution of nepal as amended by the first, second and third amendments of 2007, is presented here by undp nepal, and includes introductory material and the constitution in both english and nepalese. The interim constitution of nepal 2063 2007 ad part ii english. Constitution promoting racism and viceversa violation of art. Nepal simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Comprehensive peace accord signed between nepal government. Constitution is a set of basic laws or principles for a country. The interim constitution as published here includes the changes made by the five amending acts the interim constitution of nepal first amendment, 2063 chaitra 30 april, 2007, and the interim constitution of nepal second amendment, 2064 jestha 30 june, 2007 the interim constitution of nepal third amendment.
An interim constitution was promulgated and an interim house of representatives was formed with maoist members. Nepal is among the worlds leastdeveloped countries. Any law inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void. Nov 21, 2006 b interim constitution means the interim constitution of nepal 2006 to be adopted and remained in force until drafting and enforcement of the new constitution by constituent assembly.
After years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. The political system is based on the constitution, which was promulgated in september 2015, replacing the interim constitution of nepal 2063 2007. Interim constitution of nepal 2063 2007, which has been made through a. He appoints the prime minister and all other members of the government from among the membership of the national panchayat parliament. In 2017 the country held national elections for the lower house of parliament and the newly created provincial assemblies. An interim constitution has governed nepal after the countrys monarchy was dispelled in 2007. On september 16, 2015, nepals parliament passed a new permanent constitution. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of nepal. Pdf since the end of the civil war in 2006, nepal has been on the edge of a peaceful but truly revolutionary change to restructure the state. The capital city of nepal is kathmandu which has a population of over two million people. The political system is based on the interim constitution of nepal 2063 of 2007, with a prime minister as the chief executive, and the 601member constituent assembly ca, which is responsible for drafting a new constitution. Nepal, with a population of approximately 29 million, is a federal democratic republic. The ruling sevenparty alliance and the cpnmaoist leaders today morning finalized the interim constitution following 17 hours of intensive discussion at the prime ministers residence at baluwatar.
Unofficial translation by nepal law society, international idea, and undp. The constitution of nepal ministry of law, justice and. The sovereignty and state authority of nepal shall be vested in the nepalese people. The interim constitution transferred all powers of the king as head of state to the prime minister and stripped the king. Publicize the names of official, person or agency not following or implementing the recommendations and directions of the national human rights commission regarding the violations of human rights and recorded them as the human rights violators in accordance with law. The interim constitution of nepal, 2063 2007 relevant articles. The country of nepal is now governed by the new constitution of nepal nepal constitution 2015 which came into effect september 20th, 2015, replacing the interim constitution 2007. Nepal is a very important pilgrimage place for both hindus and buddhists. Any laws inconsistent with the constitution are declared void to the. If the interim constitution is not able to stop the conflict, the peace agreement has to follow, as was the case in chad, the democratic republic of the congo and togo.
The interim constitution of nepal 2063 bs was promulgated on 1 st magh 2063 bs in the name of the people by legislative parliament. The peace process in nepal made a giant leap in april 2007, when the communist party of nepal maoist joined the interim government of nepal. The new constitution of nepal 2072 is announced by interim government of nepal in ashoj 3, 2072 bs 2015 september 20 at 5 pm by president of nepal, dr. Salient features of the interim constitution of nepal 2063. The population of nepal in 2007 was almost 29 million people. Part31 amendment to the constitution part32 miscellaneous part33 transitional provisions part34 definitions and. Hereby promulgate this interim constitution, 2063 of nepal, drafted through political consensus, for an interim period until a new constitution has not been drafted by the constituent assembly. Indonesia provisional constitution of 1950 from 17 august 1950 to 5 july 1959 iraq law of administration for the state of iraq for the transitional period from 28 june 2004 to 15 october 2005 ireland dail constitution from 21 january 1919 to 6 december 1922 nepal interim constitution of nepal from 2007 20 september 2015. The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072.
Now therefore do hereby promulgate this interim constitution of nepal, 2063 2007, prepared through a political consensus enforceable until a new constitution is framed by the constituent assembly in order to institutionalize the achievements of the revolution and movements till this date. On january 15, 2007, an interim constitution went into force due to the april 2006 peoples movement against the reigning monarchy. Constitution of nepal, 2063 2007, prepared through a political consensus enforceable. It has endured extreme political instability in recent years because of its transition from absolute monarchy to democracy and because of its years of struggle between the state and militant maoist insurgents, who control large portions of the countryside. The political system is based on the constitution, which was promulgated september 20, replacing the interim constitution of nepal 2063 2007. Any laws inconsistent with the constitution are declared void to the level of their inconsistency. Divided into 25 parts, 167 articles, and 4 schedules, this constitution established nepal as a secular and republican state whose state power is inherent in the people. The interim constitution of nepal 2063 2007 ad part i. Constitution as the fundamental law 1 this constitution is the fundamental law of nepal. Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution. The interim constitution of nepal 2064230 second amendment, 2063 2007 june 2007 3.
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