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List of Local level Power
Schedule - 9
List of Concurrent Power of Federation, State and Local level


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The Constitution of Nepal
Date of Publication in Nepal Gazette
20 September 2015 (2072.6.3)
Preamble :
We, the Sovere ign People of Nepal,
Internalizing the people's sovereign right and right to autonomy and self -rule, while
maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence
and dignity of Nepal,
Recalling the glorious history of historic people's movements, armed conflict,
dedication and sacri fice undertaken by the Nepalese people at times for the interest of
the nation, democracy and progressive changes , and respecting for the martyrs and
disappeared and victim citizens,
Ending all forms of discrimination and oppression created by the feudalis tic,
autocratic, centralized, unitary system of governance,
Protecting and promoting social and cultural solidarity, tolerance and harmony, and
unity in diversity by recognizing the multi -ethnic, multi -lingual, multi -religious,
multi -cultural and diverse r egional characteristics, resolving to build an egalitarian
society founded on the propo rtional inclusive and participato ry principles in order to
ensure economic equality, prosperity and social justice , by eliminating discrimination
based on class, caste , region, language, religion and gender and all forms of caste -
based untouchability , and
Being committed to socialism based on democratic norms and values including the
people's competitive multiparty democratic system of governance, civil liberties,
fundamental rights, human rights, adult franchise, periodic elections, full freedom of
the press, and independent, impartial and competent judiciary and concept of the rule
of law, and build a prosperous nation,
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Do hereby pass and promulgate this Constitution, through the Constituent Assembly,
in order to fulfil the aspirations for sustainable peace, good governance, development
and prosperity through the federal , democratic , republic an, system of governance.

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Part-1
Preliminary
1. Constitution as the fundamen tal law: (1) This Constitution is the fundamental
law of Nepal. Any law inconsistent with this Constitution shall, to the extent of
such inconsistency, be void.
(2) It shall be the duty of every person to observe this Constitution.
2. Sovereignty and state a uthority : The sovereignty and state authority of Nepal
shall be vested in the Nepalese people. It shall be exercised in accordance with
the provisions set forth in this Constitution.
3. Nation : All th e Nepalese people , with multiethnic, multilingua l, multi -religious,
multicultural characteristics and in geographical diversities, and having
common aspirations and being united by a bond of allegiance to national
independence, territorial integrity, national interest and prosperity of Nepal,
collective ly constitute the nation.
4. State of Nepal : (1) Nepal is a n independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular,
inclusive, democratic, socialism -oriented, federal democratic republican state.
Explanation : For the purposes of this Article, "secular" means religious,
cultural freedoms, including protection of religion, culture handed down from
the time immemorial .
(2) The territory of Nepal shall comprise:
(a) the territory existing at the time of commencement of this
Constitution, and
(b) such other territo ry as may be acquired after the
commencement of this Constitution.
5. National interest : (1) Safeguarding of the freedom , sovereignty, territorial
integrity, nationality, independence and dignity of Nepal , the rights of the
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Nepalese people, border security, ec onomic wellbeing and prosperity shall be
the basic elements of the national interest of Nepal.
(2) Any conduct and act contrary to the national interest shall be
punishable by the Federal law.
6. Languages of the nation : All language s spoken as the mother tongues in Nepal
are the languages of the nation.
7. Official language : (1) The Nepali language in the Devnagari script shall be the
official language of Nepal.
(2) A State may, by a State law, determine one or more than one
langu ages of the nation spoken by a majority of people within the State as its
official language(s), in addition to the Nepali language.
(3) Other matters relating to language shall be as decided by the
Government of Nepal, on recommendation of the Language Commission.
8. National f lag: (1) The national flag of Nepal consists of two juxtaposed
triangular figures with a crimson -coloured base and deep blue borders, there
being a white emblem of the crescent moon with eight rays visible out of
sixteen in the upp er part and a white emblem of a twelve rayed sun in the lower
part.
(2) The method of drawing out the flag and other particulars relating
thereto shall be as set forth in Schedule -1.
9. National anthem etc : (1) The national anthem of Nepal shall be as set forth in
Schedule -2.
(2) The coat -of-arms of Nepal shall be as set forth in Schedule -3.
(3) The Rhododendron Arboreum shall be the national flower,
Crimson Colo ur shall be the national colo ur, the Cow shall be the national
animal and the Lophophor us shall be the national bird of Nepal.
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Part-2
Citizenship
10. Not to deprive of citizenship : (1) No citizen of Nepal may be deprived of the
right to obtain citizenship.
(2) There is a provision of single federal citizenship with State
identity in Nepal.
11. To be c itizens of Nepal : (1) The persons who have obtained the citizenship of
Nepal at the time of commencement of this Constitution and who are qualified

List of Local level Power

Schedule - 9

List of Concurrent Power of Federation, State and Local level

6

The Constitution of Nepal

Date of Publication in Nepal Gazette

20 September 2015 (2072.6.3)

Preamble :

We, the Sovere ign People of Nepal,

Internalizing the people's sovereign right and right to autonomy and self -rule, while

maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence

and dignity of Nepal,

Recalling the glorious history of historic people's movements, armed conflict,

dedication and sacri fice undertaken by the Nepalese people at times for the interest of

the nation, democracy and progressive changes , and respecting for the martyrs and

disappeared and victim citizens,

Ending all forms of discrimination and oppression created by the feudalis tic,

autocratic, centralized, unitary system of governance,

Protecting and promoting social and cultural solidarity, tolerance and harmony, and

unity in diversity by recognizing the multi -ethnic, multi -lingual, multi -religious,

multi -cultural and diverse r egional characteristics, resolving to build an egalitarian

society founded on the propo rtional inclusive and participato ry principles in order to

ensure economic equality, prosperity and social justice , by eliminating discrimination

based on class, caste , region, language, religion and gender and all forms of caste -

based untouchability , and

Being committed to socialism based on democratic norms and values including the

people's competitive multiparty democratic system of governance, civil liberties,

fundamental rights, human rights, adult franchise, periodic elections, full freedom of

the press, and independent, impartial and competent judiciary and concept of the rule

of law, and build a prosperous nation,

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Do hereby pass and promulgate this Constitution, through the Constituent Assembly,

in order to fulfil the aspirations for sustainable peace, good governance, development

and prosperity through the federal , democratic , republic an, system of governance.

8

Part-1

Preliminary

1. Constitution as the fundamen tal law: (1) This Constitution is the fundamental

law of Nepal. Any law inconsistent with this Constitution shall, to the extent of

such inconsistency, be void.

(2) It shall be the duty of every person to observe this Constitution.

2. Sovereignty and state a uthority : The sovereignty and state authority of Nepal

shall be vested in the Nepalese people. It shall be exercised in accordance with

the provisions set forth in this Constitution.

3. Nation : All th e Nepalese people , with multiethnic, multilingua l, multi -religious,

multicultural characteristics and in geographical diversities, and having

common aspirations and being united by a bond of allegiance to national

independence, territorial integrity, national interest and prosperity of Nepal,

collective ly constitute the nation.

4. State of Nepal : (1) Nepal is a n independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular,

inclusive, democratic, socialism -oriented, federal democratic republican state.

Explanation : For the purposes of this Article, "secular" means religious,

cultural freedoms, including protection of religion, culture handed down from

the time immemorial .

(2) The territory of Nepal shall comprise:

(a) the territory existing at the time of commencement of this

Constitution, and

(b) such other territo ry as may be acquired after the

commencement of this Constitution.

5. National interest : (1) Safeguarding of the freedom , sovereignty, territorial

integrity, nationality, independence and dignity of Nepal , the rights of the

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Nepalese people, border security, ec onomic wellbeing and prosperity shall be

the basic elements of the national interest of Nepal.

(2) Any conduct and act contrary to the national interest shall be

punishable by the Federal law.

6. Languages of the nation : All language s spoken as the mother tongues in Nepal

are the languages of the nation.

7. Official language : (1) The Nepali language in the Devnagari script shall be the

official language of Nepal.

(2) A State may, by a State law, determine one or more than one

langu ages of the nation spoken by a majority of people within the State as its

official language(s), in addition to the Nepali language.

(3) Other matters relating to language shall be as decided by the

Government of Nepal, on recommendation of the Language Commission.

8. National f lag: (1) The national flag of Nepal consists of two juxtaposed

triangular figures with a crimson -coloured base and deep blue borders, there

being a white emblem of the crescent moon with eight rays visible out of

sixteen in the upp er part and a white emblem of a twelve rayed sun in the lower

part.

(2) The method of drawing out the flag and other particulars relating

thereto shall be as set forth in Schedule -1.

9. National anthem etc : (1) The national anthem of Nepal shall be as set forth in

Schedule -2.

(2) The coat -of-arms of Nepal shall be as set forth in Schedule -3.

(3) The Rhododendron Arboreum shall be the national flower,

Crimson Colo ur shall be the national colo ur, the Cow shall be the national

animal and the Lophophor us shall be the national bird of Nepal.

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Part-2

Citizenship

10. Not to deprive of citizenship : (1) No citizen of Nepal may be deprived of the

right to obtain citizenship.

(2) There is a provision of single federal citizenship with State

identity in Nepal.

11. To be c itizens of Nepal : (1) The persons who have obtained the citizenship of

Nepal at the time of commencement of this Constitution and who are qualified