The constitution of nepal as federal democratic republic was promulgated on september 20, 2015. This means it can easily be changedupdated by the two to third majority of parliaments. Nhrc suggestions on the preliminary draft constitution of. Nepals constitution building process dd international idea. The temblor killed thousands of people, destroyed rural villages, and severely damaged numerous structures within nepals capital city of kathmandu. Nepal formally adopts new constitution amid protests from. Nepal constitution 2072 2015 features new constitution nepal. Some of the positive features of nepal constitution 2072 are. Alternative report of the indigenous peoples of nepal. App of nepal ko sambidhan 2072 in nepali pdf,now you can read and know about your fundamental rights provided by the constitution of nepal 2072. Nepal s fiscal federalism model in the new constitution. Jan 03, 2018 a madhes focused contemporary history of nepal politics. Theinterim constitutionof nepal 2063 2007 date of authentication and publication 20631001 january 15 2007 amendments 1.
Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation. There is also a full press freedom and a fair, independent, and the proficient judiciary is guaranteed. Download nepal constitution 2072 pdf directly from here. Assembly in the drafting of nepal s new constitution including the protection of fundamental rights, the form of government and the issue of social inclusion, among other things. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Constitution of the k ingdom of nepal 2047 1990 whereas, we are convinced that the source of sovereign authority of the independent and sovereign nepal is inherent in the people, and, therefore, we have, from time to time, made known our desire to conduct the government of the counl ry in consonance with the popular will.
Part3 fundamental rights and duties nepal law commission. Apr 18, 2011 a any person who is a citizen of nepal by virtue of article 7 of the constitution of nepal 1962 or section 3 of the nepal citizenship act, 1964. Main features of the constitution of nepal, 2015 1 internalizationof the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of nepal. The constitution of the k ingdom of nepal 2047 1990 part i preliminary. I t is a good news for us all nepalese that after a long waiting period of time, finally the draft of the constitution has been released by the ca i.
Previous constitution were enacted in 1959, 1962, 1990, and 1999. Constitution of the kingdom of nepal 2047 1990 whereas, we are convinced that the source of sovereign authority of the independent and sovereign nepal is inherent in the people, and, therefore, we have, from time to time, made known our desire to conduct the government of the counl ry in consonance with the popular will. This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. Notes on the constitutional development of nepal grade 9. Read both nepali and english version of the constitution of nepal 2072 2015, nepal ko sambidhan 2072. A brief timeline on nepals political history with an. Nepals fiscal federalism model in the new constitution.
Sep 19, 2015 nepal is about to adopt a new constitution, after nearly a decade of delay. Apply their own legal systems to regulate and solve their internal conflicts, subjected to the general principles of this constitution, respecting the fundamental rights, the human. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent legislative action. After an overview of the diversity and complexity of nepal, the book chronicles major political events shaping the countrys constitution making and implementation process, especially between 2015 to 2017. We are hereby providing you with the official copy which was published by office of constitution assembly secretariat in pdf version. A brief timeline on nepal s political history with an analysis on the current situation. In chapter 1, krishna khanal gives a brief comparative perspective of participatory. Download nepal constitution 2072 2015 one click nepal. Sep 20, 2015 so what are the positive things we can moan about new constitution. Nepalese welcomed the constitution with candles wishing for peace in the country. Nepalese are happy welcoming the new constitution of nepal 2072.
Nepal is a young country characterized by youth bulge. Nepal is a federal state which means there will be no unitary structure. Gender audit summary of the constitution of nepal 2015 preliminary draft unofficial translation by international idea 1. Link of download nepalko sambidhan 2072 is also from official site of nepal sarkar. Preamble part1 preliminary part2 citizenship part3 fundamental rights and duties part4 directive principles, policies and. Sep 20, 2015 highlights of nepal constitution 2072 2015 features. Lets hope this new constitution of nepal 2072 will make the drastic change in no time in the following years. Constitution online office of the auditor general, nepal pdf of constitution in english consulted on 20180227 abstractcitation. This nepalko sambidhan 2072 is taken from the official site of nepal government. Introduction the emergence of initial draft of the new constitution of nepal, 2015 after prolonged impasse is an important achievement in itself. Constitution of nepal 2072 in pdf download from here. Constitution is a set of basic laws or principles for a country.
Nepal is an equitable state and the nepalese society will be governed according to the principle of proportional inclusion and participation which is a. The constitution of nepal is divided into 35 parts, 308 articles and 9 schedules. It includes topics such as the promotion of social solidarity, education in mother tongue, protection, maintenance. Mexicos constitution of 1917 with amendments through 2015. Nepal is about to adopt a new constitution, after nearly a decade of delay. Preamble being the soul of the constitution, it should be brief, objectivebased, clear and human rights friendly. Dec 23, 2017 amendment to the constitution part 32 miscellaneous part 33 transitional provisions part 34 definitions and interpretation part 35 short title, commencement and repeal schedule 1 national flag of nepal schedule 2 national anthem of nepal schedule 3 coat of arms of nepal schedule 4 states and districts to be included in the states. The executive rights of the nation are vested upon the ministry councils. Nepal constitution 2072 2015 latest constitution of nepal.
The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. Second, there are numbers of new laws promulgated affecting ips and their rights. 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. Government of nepal act, 2004 preamble whereas, by virtue of the supreme power vested through the instruments of their sacred panja patras by shree panch maharajadhiraja of nepal, dating from the year of 1903 bs onward, delegating all powers of the state upon the contemporaneous shree 3 maharajas, whereas it is our fervent desire, through all social, economic and political developments to. Apply their own legal systems to regulate and solve their internal conflicts, subjected to the general principles of this constitution, respecting the fundamental rights, the human rights and, above all, the dignity and safety of women. September 15, 2015 vote to keep nepal secular nation heightens violence, ministry efforts crippled. The number of states and its boundaries can also easily amended. The constitution of nepal as federal democratic republic was promulgated on september 20, 2015 by the second ca. Constitution of nepal final, legislature parliament of nepal website click on pdf link last visited sept. This app provides easy way to read the constitution both in nepali as well as english language. Lets read nepalko sambidhan 2072 in nepali medium or download nepalko sambidhan 2072 to read offline. Nepal and all laws inconsistent with it, shall, to the. Constitution, shall acquire citizenship of nepal by descent in the name of the mother or father after attaining adulthood.
Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal language. The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 2072 2015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 20632007 on september 21, 2015. The constitution as the fundamental law 1 this constitution is the fundamental law for nepal and all laws inconsistent with it, shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, and subject to the provisions of this constitution, be void. Constitution of nepal wikisource, the free online library. Press freedom in constitution of nepal 2015 4 center for media research nepal allegiance to the nation, abide by the constitution and law, compulsorily enlist when the state needs the service and to protect and conserve public property are listed as duties of each citizen in article 48. However, many are unhappy with the document, as the bbcs charles haviland explains. S is the first and historical document of nepal which was declared by the shree iii padma shamsher jbr.
Journal on human rights national human rights commission. The new constitution of nepal ensures a bicameral two chambers federal parliament. The interim constitution of nepal 2064230 second amendment, 2063 2007 june 2007 3. App of nepal ko sambidhan 2072 in nepali pdf,now you can read and know about your fundamental rights provided by the constitution of nepal 2072 english version of the constitution of nepal 2015 download. Nepal is a country where the national household food security is only 48. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Nov 09, 2015 2 the government of nepal may, pursuant to this constitution and the federal law, give necessary directions to any state council of ministers on matters of national importance and on matters to be coordinated between the states, and it shall be the duty of the concerned state council of ministers to abide by such directions. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details may not fully reflect the modified file.
Pdf constitution of nepal 2015 prem ahuja academia. Nepal earthquake of 2015 magnitude, death toll, aftermath. New constitution in nepal is raising a new hope among people for the development of. The interim constitution of nepal 20631 first amendment, 2063 2007 14 march 2007 2. Both nepali and english version of the constitution of nepal. Both nepali and english version of the constitution of.
Nepal made history on 20 september 2015 with the promulgation of its new secular. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf. Nepal earthquake of 2015 map of the earthquake that struck nepal and the surrounding region on april 25, 2015. Sep 23, 2015 heres what to know about nepals new constitution. You can read full nepal constitution 2072 online as well. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by. In addition, it also provides the mandate to conducts legal research and studies on matters concerned with law and justice. The padma shamsher jbr himself was the inciter or promoter of this constitution. Gender and citizenship in the constitution of nepal, 2015. This research project explores the consequences of the citizenship provision of nepal, as reflected in nepal s most recent constitution promulgated in 2015, for the nepalese citizens as well as the nepalese society and culture in general.
Part4 directive principles, policies and obligations of the state. Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution, 25 voted against, and 66 abstained in a vote. Part5 structure of state and distribution of state power. Since preamble explains the source and objective of the constitution, it. All laws inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void. Himalaya, the journal of the association for nepal and. Nhrc suggestions on the preliminary draft constitution of nepal 2015 2 s. The constitution of the kingdom of nepal, 2015 date of red seal and gazette publication. Amendment to the constitution part 32 miscellaneous part 33 transitional provisions part 34 definitions and interpretation part 35 short title, commencement and repeal schedule 1 national flag of nepal schedule 2 national anthem of nepal schedule 3 coat of arms of nepal schedule 4 states and districts to be included in the states. We all nepalese are hopeful for peace, prosperous, unified nepal in the future.
For n ow, leaders have proposed seven federal states. This is the full constitution as announced by president of nepal on 20th september 2015. Part4 directive principles, policies and obligations. Download pdf this document is the preliminary draft of the constitution, presented by the constituent assembly and the committee to decide the basis of cultural and social solidarity.
During, the constitutional development of nepal, the government of nepal act 2004 b. Nepal is governed according to the constitution which came into effect on sept 20, 2015, replacing the interim constitution of 2007. Sep 18, 2015 after years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new 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. Constitution of nepal 2015 is the present governing constitution of nepal. Download new constitution of nepal 2015 or new constitution of nepal 2072 on online. Abstract the first constituent assembly ca was dissolved without producing the constitution. The constitutional development of nepal has not come a long way.
The constitution of nepal 2015 has made the human rights commission as a constitutional body. Nepal s new national constitution has been praised for including provisions like equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and abolition of the death penalty. The constitution as adopted in 2015 had a federal structure of six provinces, which the madhesis felt did not meet their needs for representation. Part 3 of the constitution includes the fundamental rights of nepal which include the right to form unions and associations, and to engage in any occupation or be engaged in employment, establish and operate.
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