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In
this Constitution, the words "His Majesty" mean His Majesty the
King for the time being reigning, being a descendant of the Great
King Prithvi Narayan Shah and an adherent of Aryan Culture and
the Hindu Religion. |
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His
Majesty is the symbol of the Nepalese nationality and the unity
of the Nepalese people. |
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Majesty is to preserve[4] and protect this Constitution by keeping
in view the best interests and welfare of the people of Nepal |
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28.
Provision Relating to Succession to the Throne:
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Nothing
in this Constitution shall affect the custom, usage and tradition
relating to the order of succession to the Throne by the descendants
of His Majesty. |
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His
Majesty shall have the exclusive power of enacting, amending and
repealing the law relating to the succession to the Throne by
His descendants. |
29.
Expenditures and Privileges relating to His Majesty and the Royal Family:
Expenditures and privileges relating to His Majesty and the Royal Family shall be as determined by law:
Provided that no law shall be made having the effect of reducing the expenditures and privileges being provided by the existing law.
Expenditures and privileges relating to His Majesty and the Royal Family shall be as determined by law:
Provided that no law shall be made having the effect of reducing the expenditures and privileges being provided by the existing law.
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The
income and personal property of His Majesty shall be exempt from
all kinds of tax, fee or other similar charge. |
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The
property of His Majesty shall be inviolable. |
31. Question
not to be Raised in Courts:
No question shall be raised in any court about any act performed by His Majesty:
Provided that nothing in this Article shall be deemed to restrict any right under law to initiate proceedings against His Majesty's Government or any employee of His Majesty.
No question shall be raised in any court about any act performed by His Majesty:
Provided that nothing in this Article shall be deemed to restrict any right under law to initiate proceedings against His Majesty's Government or any employee of His Majesty.
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In
this Constitution, any reference to His Majesty shall, unless
the subject or context otherwise requires, include reference to
a Royal Representative or Council of Royal Representatives exercising
powers pursuant to clause (2), and to a Regent or Council of Regency
empowered pursuant to Article 34. |
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His
Majesty may, by warrant under His Royal Seal, , appoint any person
or council as His Royal Representative to exercise, subject to
such conditions as may be specified in the warrant, such functions
as His Majesty is to perform pursuant to this Constitution or
the existing law during His Majesty's absence from Nepal or during
any specified period. The functions exercised by such Royal Representative
within the terms and limits specified in the warrant shall, for
the purposes of this Constitution and existing laws, be deemed
to have been exercised by His Majesty. |
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Square
in shape and crimson in colour having borders in white, the Royal
standard is traditionally comprised of a crescent moon, in the
upper corner near the flagstaff with eight out of sixteen rays
shown in white colour, and a white sun with twelve white rays
in the upper corner opposite to the flagstaff, and a white flag
showing a six-angled figure and a sword in the middle of the standard
with an upright white lion facing the flag with both its paws
holding, and the right hind leg supporting, the flagstaff. |
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The
national anthem of Nepal is the Royal salute. |