www.lawcommission.gov.np 270. Restrictions on Imposition of Prohibition on Political Parties: (1) Any law, arrangement or decision so made as to impose any restriction on the formation and operation of a political party and on the generation of publicity in order to secure support and cooperation from public-in-general for the ideology, philosophy and program of the party pursuant to Article 269 shall be deemed to be inconsistent with this Constitution and shall, ipso facto, be void. (2) Any law, arrangement or decision so made as to allow for participation or involvement of only a single political party or persons having similar political ideology, philosophy or program in the elections or in the political system of, or in the conduct of governance of the State shall be deemed to be inconsistent with this Constitution and shall, ipso facto, be void. 271. Registration required for Securing Recognition for the Purpose of Contesting Elections as Political Party: (1) Every political party that is registered pursuant to Article 269 and intends to secure recognition from the Election Commission for the purposes of elections shall be registered with the Election Commission in fulfilment of the procedures set forth in the federal law. (2) The political party shall be required to submit a yearly audit report in addition to the matters set forth in clause (3) of Article 269 a petition to be filed for the purpose of clause (1) and also fulfil the terms set forth in clause (4) of that Article. 272. Other Provisions relating to Political Parties: Provisions relating to the formation, registration, operation and facilities of political parties and other matters pertaining thereto shall be as provided for in the federal law. 159