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National Human Rights Commission Act, 2068
(2012)
Date of Publication
2068.10.7 (21 Jan. 2012)
Act No. 14 of 2068 (2012)
Preamble : Whereas, it is expedient to make legal provisions with regard
to the functions, duties, powers and procedures of the National Human
Rights Commission to ensure the respect, protection and promotion as well
as effective implementation of human rights,
Now, therefore, be it in enacted by Constituent Assembly in the
capacity of the the Legislature Parliament pursuant to Article 83 of the
Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063.
Chapter-1
Preliminary
1.
Short Title and Commencement : (1) This Act shall be called
the "National Human Rights Commission Act, 2068."
(2) This Act shall come into immediately.
2.
Definition: Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this
Act:a)
"Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Commission.
b)
"Commission" means the National Human Rights Commission
established in accordance with Article 131 of the Constitution.
c)
"Complaint" means a petition or complaint regarding the
violation of human rights or abetment thereof submitted to the
Commission and the term also includes the information
received by the Commission on the matter through any other
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