www.lawcommission.gov.np Part-32 Miscellaneous 275. Provisions relating to Referendum: (1) In case a decision is made by a two-thirds majority of the total number of the then members of the Federal Parliament that it is necessary to hold a referendum with respect to any matter of national importance, a decision on that matter may be taken by way of referendum. (2) Matters relating to referendum and other relevant matters shall be as provided for in the federal law. 276. Pardons: The President may, in accordance with law, grant pardons, suspend, commute or remit any sentence passed by any Court, judicial or quasi-judicial institution or administrative authority or institution. 277. Titles, Honours and Decorations: (1) The President shall confer titles, honours and decorations to be conferred on behalf of the State. (2) No citizen of Nepal may, without the approval of the Government of Nepal, accept any title, honour or decoration from any foreign government. 278. Power to Conclude Treaty: (1) The Federation shall have the power to conclude treaties or agreements. (2) In concluding a treaty or agreement on a matter falling within the list of powers of Province, the Government of Nepal shall be required to consult the concerned Province. (3) A Provincial Council of Ministers may, with the consent of the Government of Nepal, enter into contractual agreements on financial and industrial matters. 279. Ratification of, Accession to, Acceptance or Approval of, Treaties or Agreements: (1) The ratification of, accession to, acceptance or approval of, treaties or agreements to which Nepal or the Government of Nepal is to become a party shall be as provided for in the federal law. (2) Any law to be made pursuant to clause (1) shall, inter alia, require that the ratification of, accession to, acceptance or approval of, treaties or agreements on the 164