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LegislationVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Niyamawali (नियमावली)
English Equivalent:Regulations
Definition Summary
"Rules made by administrative bodies to implement primary Acts."
Detailed Explanation
Niyamawali refers to secondary or delegated regulations drafted by the government or administrative agencies to execute an Act.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Rules Drafting Act 2013.
Practical Example
The Company Regulations (Niyamawali) govern the daily filing procedures at the registrar's office.
Statutory Regulations and Civil Procedures in Nepal
Civil rights, statutory acts (Ain), administrative regulations (Niyamawali), and guidelines (Nirdeshika) form the regulatory framework of Nepal under the Muluki Civil Code 2074.
Key Statutory Rules:
- Rule of Law: All citizens, organizations, and public authorities are bound by the Constitution and statutory acts.
- Precedent Value: Judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of Nepal carry binding precedent values for all lower courts.
- Mediation First: Modern civil procedure encourages mediation at local levels (ward committees) to resolve small neighborhood disputes.
- Legal Representation: Litigants have the right to represent themselves or hire a licensed advocate (Kanuni Byabasayi).
Required Documentation:
- Citizenship certificate or official identification documents.
- Local ward recommendation letters related to the case.
- Prior court orders or registry copies if applicable.
- Written legal petitions prepared by an advocate.