Constitution of Nepal 2072 – Latest provisions with recent ammendments

Constitution of Nepal 2072 is the present constitution of Nepal. It is made by Constituent Assembly (CA). There are 35 parts, 308 articles, and 9 schedules in the constitution of Nepal 2072.

Constitution of Nepal 2072

Amendments

  1. The Constitution of Nepal (First Amendment), 2016
  2. The Constitution of Nepal (Second Amendment), 2020

Preamble

WE, THE SOVEREIGN 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 the dignity of Nepal;
RECALLING the glorious history of historic people’s movements, armed struggle, dedication and sacrifice of Nepali people carried out, from time to time, for the sake of interests of the nation, democracy and progressive changes, and respecting for the martyrs, disappeared persons and victimized citizens;
ELIMINATING all forms of discrimination and oppression resulted from the feudalistic,
autocratic, centralized, unitary system of governance of the State;
PROTECTING and promoting unity in diversity, social and cultural solidarity, tolerance and harmony, by recognizing the multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, multi-cultural and geographically diverse characteristics; and resolving to build an egalitarian society based on the proportional inclusive and participatory 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;
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 in order to build a prosperous nation;
DESIRING to fulfil aspirations for sustainable peace, good governance, development and prosperity through the federal democratic republican system of governance;
DO HEREBY ADOPT AND PROMULGATE THIS CONSTITUTION THROUGH THE
CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY.

Parts of the Constitution of Nepal 2072

  1. Preliminary
  2. Citizenship
  3. Fundamental Rights and Duties
  4. Directive Principles, Policies, and Responsibilities of the State
  5. Structure of State and Distribution of State Power
  6. President and Vice-president
  7. Federal Executive
  8. Federal Legislature
  9. Federal Legislative Procedure
  10. Federal Financial Procedures
  11. Judiciary
  12. Attorney General
  13. Provincial Executive
  14. Provincial Legislature
  15. Provincial Legislative Procedure
  16. Financial Procedures of Province
  17. Local Executive
  18. Local Legislature
  19. Local Financial Procedure
  20. Interrelationship between the Federation, Provinces, and Local Levels
  21. Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority
  22. Auditor General
  23. Public Service Commission
  24. Election Commission
  25. National Human Rights Commission
  26. National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission
  27. Other Commissions
  28. Provision regarding National Security
  29. Provision Relating to Political Parties
  30. Emergency Power
  31. Amendment of the Constitution
  32. Miscellaneous
  33. Transitional Provisions
  34. Definitions and Interpretations
  35. Short title, Commencement, and Repeal

For all the articles and sub-articles, more details here Constitution of Nepal