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LegislationVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Rajpatra (राजपत्र)
English Equivalent:Gazette
Definition Summary
"The official gazette of the government of Nepal."
Detailed Explanation
The Nepal Gazette (Rajpatra) is the official government publication used to publish new acts, regulations, amendments, and notifications to make them legally binding.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Nepal Gazette Act 2015.
Practical Example
The new minimum wage rate was published in the Rajpatra before taking effect.
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.