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His
Majesty shall constitute a Raj Parishad, the functions of which
shall be as set forth in this Constitution. |
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The
Raj Parishad shall consist of the following members: (a) Members of the Royal Family as designated by His Majesty; (b) Prime Minister Ex-Officio Member; (c) Chief Justice Ex-Officio Member; (d) Speaker of the House of Representatives Ex-Officio Member; (e) Chairman of the National Assembly Ex-Officio Member; (f) Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Raj Parishad Ex-Officio Member; (g) Deputy Prime Minister Ex-Officio Member; (h) Ministers Ex-Officio Member (i) Leader of the opposition in the House of Representatives Ex-Officio Member; (j) Field Marshal Ex-Officio Member; (k) Bada Gurujyu Ex-Officio Member; (l) Commander-in-Chief Ex-Officio Member; (m) Mukhya Shahebjyu Ex-Officio Member; (n) Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority Ex-Officio Member; (o) Auditor-General Ex-Officio Member; (p) Chairman of the Public Service Commission Ex-Officio Member; (q) Chief Election Commissioner Ex-Officio Member; (r) Attorney-General Ex-Officio Member; (s) Mukhya Chautariya Ex-Officio Member; (t) Principal Secretary or Secretary of His Majesty Ex-Officio Member; (u) Chief Secretary of His Majesty's Government Ex-Officio Member; (v) Inspector General of Police Ex-Officio Member; and (w) Such other members as His Majesty may designate from among persons who, being renowned in different fields of national life, or who, having rendered distinguished service, are considered fit to be members of the Raj Parishad. . |
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Persons
designated by His Majesty pursuant to sub-clause (a) and (w) of
clause (2) shall remain members during the pleasure of His Majesty. |
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A
meeting of the Raj Parishad shall be summoned by the command of
His Majesty, and shall be presided over by Him if present at the
meeting. If His Majesty is not present at the meeting, and if
the Crown Prince has attained the age of eighteen years, the meeting
shall be presided over by the Crown Prince, such , and if the
Crown Prince has not attained the age of eighteen years, or if
He is not present, the meeting shall be presided over by such
person as is designated by His Majesty shall so preside, and if
no such person has been designated, by the Chairman of the Standing
Committee of the Raj Parishad |
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The
Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Raj Parishad shall summon
a meeting of the Raj Parishad in the following circumstances and
such meeting shall be conducted under his Chairmanship: (a) on the demise of His Majesty or if His Majesty proclaims His abdication. (b) if at least one-fourth of the total number of members of the Raj Parishad sign a requisition declaring that His Majesty is unable, by reason of mental or physical infirmity, to perform his functions . |
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A
meeting summoned under the circumstances mentioned in sub-clause
(a) of clause (5) shall proclaim the accession to the Throne of
the heir-apparent to His Majesty in accordance with the law, custom
and usage relating to the succession to the Throne. It shall also
proclaim the appointment of a Regent or Council of Regency, subject
to rules made by His Majesty, in case His Majesty is below the
age of eighteen years: Provided that the Regency or Council of
Regency proclaimed under this clause shall dissolve on His Majesty
attaining the age of eighteen years |
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If
a meeting of the Raj Parishad, summoned under sub-clause (b) of
Clause (5) with the object of deciding whether His Majesty is
mentally or physically incapacitated, passes a resolution confirming
such incapacity by a majority of two-thirds of its total membership,
the meeting of the Raj Parishad shall proclaim the Crown Prince
to be the Regent if He has attained the age of eighteen years,
and in other circumstances, it shall, subject to rules made by
His Majesty, proclaim a Regent or Council of Regency: Provided that the Regency or Council of Regency proclaimed under this clause shall, subject to rules made by His Majesty, dissolve on the demise of or abdication by His Majesty, or on His Majesty informing the Raj Parishad that he is fit to resume the Royal functions. |
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A
Regent or Council of Regency proclaimed under clauses (6) or (7)
shall not have any power to decide or to give approval to anything
which shall be prejudicial to the interest of His Majesty or His
successor. |
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Nothing
in clauses (6) and (7) shall prevent the heir apparent to His
Majesty from exercising the powers of the Throne pending a proclamation
to that effect. |
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The
Raj Parishad shall transact its business notwithstanding the absence
of any of its members at any meeting if: - (a) notice of such meeting has been sent to all persons who were members on the date of issuance of the notice; and (b) at least one-third of the total number of members are present. |
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The
Raj Parishad may make necessary rules to regulate its business.
Until such rules are made, its business shall be regulated by
rules made by His Majesty. |
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Members
of the Raj Parishad shall take an oath in the manner as specified
by His Majesty. |
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His
Majesty shall appoint the Secretary of the Raj Parishad. |
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His
Majesty may, from among the members of the Raj Parishad, constitute
a Standing Committee of the Raj Parishad, consisting of a maximum
of fifteen members including a Chairman and the following ex-officio
members: (a) Prime Minister; (b) Chief Justice; (c) Speaker of the House of Representatives; (d) Chairman of the National Assembly; (e) Bada Gurujyu; and (f) Commander-in-Chief. |
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The
tenure of office of the Chairman and the members of the Standing
Committee of the Raj Parishad other than the ex-officio members
shall be four years from the date of appointment. Such members
shall be eligible for reappointment. |
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The
office of the Chairman or a member of the Standing Committee of
the Raj Parishad shall be deemed vacant under the following circumstances:
- (a) if he dies; or (b) if he is relieved of office by His Majesty; (c) if his resignation submitted to His Majesty in writing is accepted by Him; (d) if his term of office expires pursuant to clause (15). |
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In order to be eligible for appointment as the Chairman or a member
of the Standing Committee of the Raj Parishad, a person must meet
the following requirements: (a) he has reached the age of fifty years; (b) he is not disqualified under any law. |
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The
functions, duties and power of the Standing Committee of the Raj
Parishad shall be as follows: (a) to submit recommendations on matters referred to it by His Majesty; and (b) to carry out the functions relating to the Royal Family as specified by His Majesty. |
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The
Standing Committee of the Raj Parishad may, subject to the provisions
of this Article, frame necessary rules to regulate its business.
Until such time as these rules are approved by His Majesty, this
business shall be regulated by rules made by His Majesty. |
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The
remuneration of the Chairman and the members of the Standing Committee
of the Raj Parishad shall be as fixed by His Majesty. |
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The
meetings of the Standing Committee of the Raj Parishad shall be
summoned by its Chairman. During discussions on any issue at such
meetings, any other member of the Raj Parishad may also be invited.
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The
Secretary of the Raj Parishad shall also act as the Secretary
of its Standing Committee. |
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The
members of the Standing Committee of the Raj Parishad shall take
an oath in the manner as specified by His Majesty. |