21. Special Provision Relating to Biological products:
While making application for recommendation letter or License under this Regulation by the person willing to produce, export, import or sell the biological products, the particulars referred to in Schedule- 11 shall also be made available
4. Functions, duties and powers of the Board:
The Board shall have following functions, duties and powers:
(a) To operate and manage the Hospital.
(b) To formulate or cause to formulate the long term and short term plans for the management of the Hospital.
(c) To arrange the means and resources for the operation and management of the Hospital.
(d) To approve the budget of the Hospital.
(e) To determine the service fees of the Hospital.
(f) To protect and maintain the physical property of the Hospital.
(g) To submit annual report of the Hospital to the Government of Nepal.
(h) To carry out other necessary functions for the implementation of the aforesaid functions.
22. Wearing Uniform:
The employees working in the quarantine shall wear the uniform as prescribed by the Department.
23. Alternation in Schedules:
Government of Nepal may, by a Notification published in the Nepal Gazette, make necessary alteration and modification in the Schedules.
5. Meetings and decisions of the Board:
(1) A meeting of the Board shall be held as specified by the chairperson of the Board.
(2) If one-third members of the Board make a submission in writing for the meeting the member secretary of the Board shall call a meeting informing the chairperson thereof.
(3) In the case of the office of chairperson being vacant or the
chairperson being absent, the member secretary of the Board may, as required, call the meeting of the Board.
(4) The presence of fifty percent members of the total number of
members of the Board shall be deemed to constitute a quorum for a meeting of the Board.
(5) The meeting of the Board shall be presided over by the chairperson of the Board and by the person selected by the members from amongst themselves in the absence of the chairperson.
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(6) The majority opinion shall prevail at the meeting of the Board; and in the event of a tie, the person presiding over the meeting shall exercise the casting vote.
(7) The decisions of the Board shall be authenticated by the member-secretary of the Board.
(8) The Board shall meet at least once in each four month.
(9) Other rules of procedures relating to the meeting of the Board shall be as determined by the Board itself.
Schedule-1 (Relating to Clause (b) of Rule 2)
Method of disinfection While disinfecting, any of the following chemical or physical methods shall be
applied considering upon the nature of the material to be disinfected:
1. Lime- 20 percent solution into water
2. Sodium Carbonate – 2 to 8 per cent solution into water
3. Sodium Hydrochloride- 1-5 per cent solution into water It may be used having mixed with 5 per cent solution of lime, if necessary.
4. Phenolic acid- 3-5 per cent solution into water.
5. Solution of mixture of phenolic acid and sulpheric acid- solution of the mixture or fifty millimeter into one liter of water.
6. Formalin- liquid of 40 per cent of formalin into water for the solution of 5 per cent.
7. Sodium hypochlorite- solution of 1-3 per cent into water.
8. Ultra violet light-continuous use for 2 hours in minimum.
9. Fire heat – use of blow lump.
N.B. Other available products of disinfection may also be used as per solution
Schedule-2
( Relating to Sub-rule (1) of Rule 10)
Format of Quarantine Certificate
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check post
Date:……..
…..
Quarantine Certificate
Whereas, while examining by this Quarantine Check post the
cow/buffalo/goat/chicks imported by Mr./Mrs/Ms………………………………..a resident of Ward No…………of Village Development committee/ Municipality of…………………District……………….Zone, For the purpose of …………………., it has been found that the following evidences are intact and there is no possibility of infection of disease there from;
Now, therefore, this certification has been issued with a condition to carry them from this place to …………………by ………………….(date).
1.
2.
3.
4.
Particulars of the livestock, livestock product or livestock product materials:-
Name Weight and No. Remarks
1.
2.
3.
4.
……………………….
Quarantine Officer
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (a) of Sub-rule (2) of Rule 10)
Format of the Health Certificate for Dog and Cat
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Health Certificate for Dogs and Cats
1. Owner’s name and address :………………………………………………….
2. Description:
Species of animal: ……………………………………………………..
Age or date of birth: ………………………
Sex: ………………………………………………………………………
Breed: ………………………………………………………………….
Colour: ………………………………………………………………..
Coat type and marking /distinguishing marks: …………………………………………
Identification number (tattoo or other permanent method of identification)] M
3. Additional information:
Country of origin:
Countries visited with pet over the past two years by the owner (give dates):
…………………………………………………………………………..
4. Vaccination:
I the undersigned declare herewith that I have vaccinated the animal described in Part 2 against
rabies as shown below. The animal was found to be healthy on the day of vaccination.
Date of vaccination Name of inactivated
virus vaccine
(Manufacturing laboratory)
1. Batch No.
2. Expiry date
Name (in block letters) and
signature of the veterinarian
1.
2.
3.
(PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF VACCINATION FOR
INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT
Name (in block letters) and signature of the
official veterinarian
From To
5. Serological Testing:
I the undersigned declare herewith that I have taken a blood sample from the animal described
in Part 2 and have received the following result from the official diagnostic laboratory which
has carried out the neutralizing antibody titration test.
Date of
sampling
Name and address of the
official diagnostic laboratory
Result of the antibody
titration test (in IU/ml)
Name (in block letters) and
signature of the veterinarian
Period Of Validity Of Serological Testing For
International Movement
Name (in block letters) and signature of the
official veterinarian
From To
6. Clinical Examination:
I the undersigned declare herewith that I have examined on the date indicated below the animal
described in Part 2 and have found it to be clinically healthy.
Date of Vaccination Name (in block letters) and
signature of the veterinarian
Name (in block letters) and signature of
the official veterinarian
6. Fund of the Board:
(1) There shall be a separate fund of the Board.
(2) The fund shall consist following amounts:
(a) Amounts received from the Government of Nepal for salary and allowances or grants for the operation of the Hospital.
(b) Amounts received from services provided by the Hospital.
(c) Amounts received from other donor agency or donors.
(d) Amounts received from other sources.
(3) All expenditures of the Board shall be borne from the fund as referred to in Sub-section (1).
(4) The amount of the fund of the Board shall be deposited and operated in an account opened in the commercial bank.
(5) The fund of the Board shall be operated with the joint signature of the Medical Superintendent and account chief.
(6) Any amount received from the Government of Nepal, any foreign government or international organization shall be spent for the same programme or activity for which the amount has been received.
7. Audit:
(1) The accounts of the incomes and expenditures of the Board shall be maintained in accordance with the method followed by the Government of Nepal.
(2) The audit of the Board shall be performed in accordance with the prevailing laws.
(3) The Government of Nepal may, if it so desires, inspect or cause to inspect the accounts of the Board, at any time.
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (b) Sub-rule (2) of rule 10)
Format of Health Certificate for Domestic or Wild Animal
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Health Certificate for Domestic or Wild Animals
Exporting Country: ……………………
Ministry :…………………………………….
Department:……………………………………
District:……….……………………….
1. Identification of the animal/s:
Ear mark Breed Sex Age
2. Origin of the animal/s:
Name and address of exporter: ……….………………………………………………………………
Place of origin of the animal/s:…. ……….
3. Destination of the animal/s:
Name and address of consignee:……….
Nature and identification of means of transport: ………………………………………………………..
4. Sanitary Information:
The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal/s described above and examined on
this day:
a) shows/show no clinical sign of disease;
* satisfies/satisfy the following requirements (if applicable)*
Official stamp:
Issued at ..………………………. on ……………………………
Name and address of Quarantine Officer …………………………………………………………
Signature: …………………………………………………………….
* These conditions are agreed conditions between the Veterinary Services of the importing and
exporting countries.
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (c) of Sub-rule (2) of Rule 10)
Format of Health Certificate for Semen of Animal
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Health Certificate for Semen of Animals
Exporting Country: ………………………..
Ministry:……………………………………………….
Department …………………………………………..
District:…………..………………………………
1. Information concerning the donor animal
Species: …………………………………………………………
Breed: ………………………………………………………………
Name: ……………………………………………………………….
Date of birth: ……………………………………………….
Place of birth:……………………………………………..
Registered entry in the herd/stud book: …………………………………..
Date of approval of animal for AI purposes: ………………………………….
2. Information concerning the semen
Date of collection:…………………..
Quantity and packaging of exporting semen: ………………………………………………….
3. Origin of the semen M Name and address of AI centre or exporter: …………………………………..
4. Destination of the semen M Name and postal address of consignee:…………………………………
Nature and identification of means of transport: …………………………………………………
5. Sanitary Information:
The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the donor animal M
a) shows no sign of disease on the day of collection;
b) satisfy/satisfies the following requirements (if applicable)*.
Official stamp:
Issued at …………….. on…………… Name and address of Quarantine Officer………………….
Signature………………………………….
*These conditions are agreed conditions between the Veterinary Services of the importing and exporting
countries.
8. Provisions relating to employees:
The employee may be appointed as per required in the Board and terms and conditions of service of such employees shall be determined by the Board.
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (d) of Sub-rule (2) of Rule 10)
Format of the Sanitary Certificate for Meat of Domestic Animal
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Sanitary Certificate for Meat of Domestic Animals
Exporting Country: …………………
Ministry: …………………………………………..
Department: ………………………………………….
District:………………………………………….
1. Identification of the meat:
Type of portions of meat :……………….
Type of package:……………………………….
Number of objects or packages:…………………………………….
Net weight:………………………………………………..
2. Origin of the meat:
Address/es of approved abattoir or cutting-up establishment/s* ……….…………………………
3. Destination of the meat:
The meat is being sent from …………………..
Place of dispatch…………………………………… to : ………………..
Country and place of destination…………………………………………………………………..
Nature and identification of means of transport: ……………………………………………………
Name and address of exporter: …………………………………………………………………………..
Name and address of consignee:…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Attestation of wholesomeness:
The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that M
a) the meat*, packages of meat* referred to above is considered to be fit for human consumption:
b) the meat was cut up in a cutting-up establishment;
c) the meat satisfies the following requirements (if applicable)**.
Official stamp:
Issued at …………………… on……………………
Name and address of Quarantine Officer: ……………………
Signature:
* Delete where not applicable
** These conditions are agreed conditions between the Veterinary Services of the importing and exporting
countries.
9. Delegation of powers:
The Board may, as per necessity, delegate any
or all of its powers to any member or member-secretary of the Board.
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (e) of Sub-rule (2) of Rule 10)
Format of the Sanitary Certificate for Product of Animal Origin destined for use in
Animal Feeding, Industrial or Pharmaceutical Use
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Sanitary Certificate for Products of Animal Origin destined for use in Animal Feeding, or for
Industrial or Pharmaceutical use
Exporting Country:………………………………………
Ministry:…………………………………………………
Department:………………………………………………
District :…………………………………………
1. Identification of the products:
Number of package:……………………………
Identification marks:……………………..
Net weight: …………………………………….
2. Origin of the products:
Address of the establishment of origin: ………….…………….
3. Destination of the products:
The above mentioned products is being sent from:………………………..
place of dispatch………………..to………………………..
Country and place of destination
Nature and identification of means of transport: ……………………………..
Name and address of exporter: …………………………………………………..
Name and address of consignee:……………………………………….
4. Sanitary information:
The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the products described above satisfy the
following requirements (if applicable.)*
Official stamp:
Issued at ……………. on ………….
Name and address of Quarantine Officer
……………………………………………
Signature ………………….……………………….
* These conditions are agreed conditions between the Veterinary Services of the importing and exporting
countries.
10. Powers to frame Rules:
The Board may, with the approval of the Government of Nepal, frame Rules for the operation of its activities.
11. Liaison with the Government of Nepal:
The Board shall liaise with the Government of Nepal through the Ministry of Health.
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (f) of Sub-rule (2) of Rule 10)
Format of the Animal Health Certificate for Equines
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Animal Health Certificate for Equines*
Exporting Country: ……………………………………
Ministry : ………………………………………………………………
Department:……………………………………………………………
District:…………………………..……………………….
1. Identification of the animal/s M
Species Age Sex Breed Marks and description
2. Origin of the animal/s:
Name and address of exporter…
Place of origin of animal/s: …………………..……………………….….
3. Destination of the animal/s………..
Country of destination: …….………………
Name and address of consignee ………………………………………………………………………….
Nature and identification of means of transport: ……………………………………………..
4. Sanitary information:
The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the animal/s described above and examined
on this day:
a) show/s no clinical sign of disease;
b) satisfy/ies the following requirements**
Official stamp:
Issued at ………… on………………….
Name and address of Quarantine Officer ………….…………………..…………………..
Signature…………………………….……………………..
* (It is recommended that individual certificates be drawn up for breeding animals)
** These conditions are agreed conditions between the Veterinary Services of the importing and
exporting countries
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (f) of Sub-rule (2) of Rule 10)
Format of the Animal Health Certification for Avian
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Animal Health Certificate for Birds
Exporting Country:………………………………………
Ministry: ………………………………………
Department: ……………………………………..
District:…………………………………………
1. Identification of the bird/s:
Number Mark Species Sex Age
2. Origin of the bird/s
Name and address of exporter:…………….
Place of origin of the bird/s: ………………………..
3. Destination of the bird/s:
Name and address of consignee…………….
Nature and identification of means of transport:……………………………………………..……….
4. Sanitary information:
The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the bird/s described above and examined on
this day:
a) show/s no clinical sign of disease;
b) satisfy/ies the following requirements (if applicable)*
Official stamp:
Issued at ……………… on……………….
Name and address of Quarantine Officer
…………………………………………………………………..
Signature
* These conditions are agreed conditions between the Veterinary Services of the importing and
exporting countries.
12. Power to give direction:
The Government of Nepal may give necessary direction to the Board, and it shall be the duty of the Board to
abide by the direction so given.
Schedule-3
(Relating to Clause (h) of Sub-rule (2) of Rule 10)
Format of the Health Certificate for Eggs, Day-Old Chicks,
Other Newly-hatched Avian Species and Hatching Eggs
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Animal Quarantine Check Post
Health Certificate for Day-Old Chicks, Turkey Poults, other
Newly-Hatched Avian Species and Hatching Eggs
Exporting Country…………………………………….
Ministry……………………………………………………………….
Department:………………………………………………………
District…………………………………………………………………..
1. Identification of the bird/s or hatching egg/s
Number Mark Species Breed
2. Origin of the bird/s or hatching egg/s :
Name and address of the establishment of origin* : …………………………
or of the hatchery* :………………….
Name and address of exporter: ………………………………………………
3. Destination of the bird/s or hatching egg/s:
Country of destination:………………………….
Name and address of consignee………………………………………………….
Nature and identification of means of transport:…………………
Type of containers……………………..
4. Sanitary information:
The undersigned Official Veterinarian certifies that the day-old chicks*, turkey Poults* or hatching eggs*:
a) come from an establishment* or a hatchery* which is regularly inspected;
b) **come from an establishment* or a hatchery* which satisfies the following requirements (if
applicable)**:
Official stamp:
Issued at ………………. on ………………..
Name and address of Quarantine Officer………………….
Signature …………………………….……………………..
* Delete where not applicable
** These conditions are agreed conditions between the Veterinary Services of the importing and
exporting countries
Schedule-4
(Relating to Sub-rule (1) of Rule 12)
Format of the Application for Letter of Recommendation
Date:…………………
To The Director General,
Department of Livestock Services.
Subject: Grant of Letter of recommendation.
As I /We am/are willing to establish the following industry pursuant to Section 17 of the
Animal Health and Livestock Service Act, 2055 (1999), I/We request you to grant a letter
of recommendation thereof.
The industry going to be established:
1. Biological Substance:
2. Chicks:
3. Production of fingerlings (Hatchery):
4. Animal Feed:
5. Meat processing:
Applicants
Name:
Signature:
Address:
N.B. The documents to be submitted along with the application for letter of
recommendation shall be as prescribed by the Department.
Schedule-5
(Relating to Sub-rule (2) of Rule 12)
Format of the Application for Letter of Recommendation
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Subject: Letter of Recommendation
Date……………….
Mr./Mrs./Ms……………………………………………..
…………………………………………………….
While taking actions upon your application dated ……………………. letter of recommendation
for the establish of the following industry pursuant to section 17 of the Animal Health and
Livestock Services Act, 2055 (1999).
1.
2.
3.
4.
…………………………..
Authorized Signature
Schedule-6
(Relating to Sub-rule (1) of Rule 13)
Format of the Application for Letter of Recommendation
To The Director General,
Department of Livestock Services.
Subject: Grant of Letter of recommendation.
As I /We am/are willing to export/import the following items pursuant to Section 18 of the
Animal Health and Livestock Service Act, 2055 (1999), I/We request you to grant a letter of
recommendation thereof.
Items to exported/imported:
1. Biological Substance:
2. Chicks:
3. Production of fingerlings (Hatchery):
4. Animal Feed:
Applicants
Name:
Signature:
Address:
1. Short title and commencement:
(1) This Order may be cited as the “Chautara Hospital Development Board (Formation) Order, 2069 (2013)”.
(2) This Order shall come into force immediately.
Schedule-7
(Relating to Sub-rule (2) of Rule 12)
Format of the Application for Letter of Recommendation
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Subject: Letter of Recommendation
Date……………….
Mr./Mrs./Ms……………………………..
………………………………………………….
While taking actions upon your application dated ……………………………you have been
provided this letter of recommendation for the purpose of the export/import as follows
pursuant to section 18 of the Animal Health and Livestock Services Act,2055 (1999).
1.
2.
3.
4.
…………………………..
Authorized Signature
2. Definition:
Unless the subject or the context otherwise requires, in this Order,
(a) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board.
(b) “Hospital” means the Chautara Hospital Development Board.
(c) “Prescribed” or “as Prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed by the Rules framed under this Formation Order.
(d) “Ministry” means Health and Population Ministry.
(e) “Member” means the member of the Board, and this term also includes the Chairperson and Member –Secretary of the Board.
(f) “Board” means the Chautara Hospital Development Board formed pursuant to Section 3.
Schedule-8
(Relating to Sub-rule (1) of Rule 16)
Format of the Application for License
To The Director General,
Department of Livestock Services.
Subject: Grant of License.
As I /We am/are willing to carry out the business of sale and distribution of biological substances/
chicks/fingerlings and meat processing pursuant to Section 19 of the Animal Health and Livestock
Service Act, 2055 (1999), I/We request you to grant a letter of recommendation thereof.
Applicants
Name:
Signature:
Address
Schedule-9
(Relating to Sub-rule (2) of Rule 16)
Format of the License
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Agriculture
Department of Livestock Services
Subject: License.
Date……………….
Mr./Mrs./Ms……………………………………..
……………………………………………………..
While taking actions upon your application dated …………………………..you have been provided
this License allowing you to carry out the business of the sale/distribution/meat processing as
follows pursuant to section 19 of the Animal Health and Livestock Services Act,2055 (1999).
1.
2.
3.
4.
………………………………
Authorized Signature
3. Formation of the Board:
(1) A Board to be named as the Chautara Hospital Development Board, is hereby, formed for carrying out the function of management and operation of the Hospital.
(2) The Board referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the following members:
(a) A person nominated by the Ministry from amongst the highly regarded persons -Chairperson
(b) Mayor, Concerned Municipality, where the Hospital is located -Member
(c) Officer Level Representative, District Development Committee, Sindhupalchok -Member
(d) Officer Level Representative, District Administration Office, Sindhupalchok -Member
(e) Chairperson, District Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sindhupalchok -Member
(f) President, District Red cross Society, Sindhupalchok -Member
(g) One person nominated by the Board from amongst the women of concerned Ward of Municipality, where the Hospital is located. -Member
(h) One person nominated by the Board from amongst the women who is involved in the health service. -Member
(i) Medical Superintendent of the Hospital -Member Secretary
(3) The tenure of the Chairperson and the nominated Members shall be two years.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section 3, if the Chairperson or nominated Members fail to discharge
his/her duties or acts against the interest of the Board, the Ministry may dismiss him /her at any time. Provided that, such members shall not be deprived of the opportunity to defend themselves prior to their dismissal
Schedule-10 (Relating to Sub-rule (2) of Rule 20)
Particulars of the disease to be enlisted
1. Anthrax
2. Atropic Rhinitis
3. Auzesky’s Disease
4. Bovine Brucellosis
5. Bovine Tuberculosis
6. Buffalo Pox
7. Caprine and Ovine Brucellosis
8. Classical Swine fever
9. Contagious bovine Pleuropneumonia
10. Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia
11. Ovine Epididimitis
12. Ovine Foot rot
13. Pestes des petits ruminants
14. Porcine Brucellosis
15. Rinderpest
16. Sheep Pox and Goat Pox
17. Avian Influenza/ Fowl Plague
18. Avian Tuberculosis
19. Chicken Viral Infectious Anemia
20. Duck Viral Enteritis Anemia
21. Duck Viral Hepatitis
22. Glanders
Schedule-11
(Relating to Rule 21)
The Particulars to be Made Available While Making Application for the
Production, Sale and Distribution or Import of Biological Product
1. Name and address of the producer).
2. Trade and generic name of the biological).
3. Physical, chemical and biological properties and mechanism of action of the
Biologicals.
4. Description of the prophylactic, curative or diagnostic properties of the Biologicals .
5. Data on harmlessness effect, immunogenic effect and side effects of Biologicals.
6. Description of methods of qualitative and quantitative control. [Efficacy, quality and
safety]
7. Comparative assessment of the Biologicals on immunological or diagnostic
effectiveness in comparison with other similar preparations (if any).
8. Indications, contra-indications, and compatibility with other Biologicals and
veterinary drugs.
9. Precautions that must be observed during the production, transportation, storage and
use of the Biologicals.
10. Instructions concerning the use of the biological preparation, ways of application,
dosage, storage and packing.
11. Label on the trade packing.
12. Other information (if any).
4. Functions, duties and powers of the Board:
(1) The Board shall have following Functions, Duties and Powers:
(a) to formulate and execute or cause to execute necessary policies for management and operation of the Hospital;
(b) to arrange necessary resources and means for the Hospital;
(c) to prepare and execute the annual program and budget; (d) to determine the fees of the services of the Hospital;
(e) to take care and maintain the physical assets of the Hospital;
(f) to prepare standards for those sick people who are economically backward and disadvantaged; (g) to arrange free medical services for those sick people who are economically backward and disadvantaged;
(h) to carry out other necessary functions as prescribed.
Amendments
1. Ancient Monuments Preservation (First Amendment) Rules, 2049 (1993) 2050.2.32 (10 May 1993)
2. Ancient Monuments Preservation (Second Amendment) Rules, 2053 (1996) 2053.6.7 (23 Sept. 1996)
3. Ancient Monuments Preservation (First Amendment) Rules, 2056 (1999) 2056.5.21 (6 Aug.1999)
4. Ancient Monuments Preservation (First Amendment) Rules, 2058 (2002) 2058.12.5 (18 March 2002)
In exercise of the power conferred by Section 21 of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 2013 (1956), Government of Nepal has framed the following Rules.
Chapter-1 Preliminary
1.1 Short Title and Commencement:
1.1.1 These Rules may be called “Ancient Monuments Preservation Rules, 2046 (1989)”.
1 Fourth Amendment was approved by the Cabinet on 2058/12/5 but the notice thereof is not published in Nepal Gazette.
1.1.2 These Rules shall come into force immediately.
1.2 Definitions :
1.2.1 Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in these Rules-
1.2.1.1 “Act” means the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 2013 (1956).
1.2.1.2 “Department” means Government of Nepal, Department of Archaeology.
1.2.1.3 “Technical Committee” means the Technical, Committee as constituted by Rule 2.1.
1.2.1.4 “Co-operation Committee” means the Ancient Monuments Co-operation Committee as constituted by
Rule 3.1.
21.2.1.5 “Classification Committee” means the Ancient Monuments Survey and Classification Committee
constituted under Rule 2.3.
31.2.1.6 “Fund” means the Ancient Monuments Conservation Fund established under Rule 4.10.
5. Meetings and decisions of the Board:
(1) Meetings of the Board shall be held as required by the Board.
(2) The Meeting of the Board shall be held on the date, time and venue as specified by the Chairperson,
(3) The Member Secretary of the Board shall provide notice to all members, including discussion agendas of the meeting at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of such meeting.
(4) The presence of fifty percent members of the total number of members of the Board shall be deemed to constitute
a quorum for a meeting of the Board.
(5) The meeting of the Board shall be presided over by the chairperson of the Board and by the person selected by the
members from amongst themselves in the absence of the chairperson.
(6) The majority opinion shall prevail at the meeting of the Board; and in the event of a tie, the person presiding over the meeting shall exercise the casting vote.
(7) The decisions of the Board shall be authenticated by the member-secretary of the Board.
(8) If necessary, the Board may invite any officer of the Government of Nepal or expert as an observer at the meeting of the Board.
(9) Other Rules of procedures relating to the meeting of the Board shall be as determined by the Board itself.
Chapter -2 Technical Committee
2.1 Formation of the Technical Committee:
2.1.1 The following Technical Committee has been formed 4 to advice the Department on the design and standard of the house to constructed in the land under private ownership within the Protected Monument Zone:
2.1.1.1 Technical Officer, designated by the Department – Chairperson
2.1.1.2 Representative, Department of Building – Member
2.1.1.3 Representative, Department of Housing andTown Development – Member
2.1.1.4 Representative, Kathmandu Valley Town Development Programme Execution Committee – Member
2.1.1.5 An Architect, designated by the Department – Member
2.1.1.6 An Officer, designated by the Department – Member Secretary
2.1.2 The Technical Committee may invite to any national or international expert or advisor or any officer of Government of Nepal as an observer at its meeting.
2.1.3 The meeting of the Technical Committee shall be held as required.
2.1.4 The Technical Committee may determine other procedures relating to its meeting by itself.
2.2 Functions, Duties and Powers of the Technical Committee:
2.2.1 Upon deciding the design and standards of houses owned and occupied buildings or other constructions constructed in private land, within the Protected Monument Zone, it shall be the duty of the Technical Committee to give advise to the Department of Archaeology.
2.2.2 If the Technical Committee deems necessary, it may form the Sub-committees to carry out any specific function, from the functions stipulated in Sub-rule 2.2.1, and in such sub committee there shall be Members as designated by the Technical Committee.
2.2.3 The Sub-committee, to be formed pursuant to Sub-rule 2.2.2, shall carry out its functions applying the powers as prescribed by the Technical Committee
2.3 Ancient Monuments Survey and Classification Committee:
2.3.1 In order to survey and classify the ancient monuments, the following Classification Committee has been formed:
2.3.1.1 Director General, Department – Co-ordinator
2.3.1.2 Head of Department, Centeral Teaching Department of Nepali,
History and Culture, Tribhuvan University – Member
2.3.1.3 Head of Department, Department of Architecture Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University – Member
2.3.1.4 Administrator, Guthi Sansthan – Member
2.3.1.5 Two persons designated by Government of Nepal from amongest the experts related
with the field of Survey and Classification of ancient monument – Member
2.3.1.6 Representative, Monastry Management and Development Board – Member
2.3.1.7 An officer, designated by the Depatment – Member secretary
2.3.2 The Classification Committee may invite the chairperson of concerned Village Development Committee or the Chief of the Municipality or the representative of the concerned Village Development Committee or Municipality, the national or foreign expert concerned with the field of survey and classification of the ancient monuments or any officer of Government of Nepal as an observer in the meeting of the Classification Committee.
2.3.3 The meeting of the Classification Committee shall be held as required.
2.3.4 The Classification Committee may determine other procedures relating to its meeting by itself.
6. Chief of the Hospital: The Medical Superintendent of the Hospital shall perform duties as an administrative chief of the Board.
2.4 Functions, Duties and Powers of the Classification Committee:
2.4.1. Functions, duties and powers of the Classification Committee shall be as follows:
2.4.1.1 To prepare the survey report upon surveying the ancient monuments from time to time, in order to advice the
Department in relation to the Classification of the ancient monuments from the ownership and importance
perspectives.
2.4.1.2 Having prepared the criteria of the classification of ancient monuments from the ownership and importance
perspective on the basis of survey report prepared in accordance with Sub-rule 2.4.1.1 to advise the
Department to classify the ancient monuments on the basis of said criteria.
2.4.1.3 To form Sub-committees as required to prepare the report upon conducting survey of the ancient monuments as referred to in Sub-rule 2.4.1.1.
2.4.1.4 To carry out such other necessary functions as prescribed by Government of Nepal in relation to the survey and classification of the ancient monuments.
2.4.2 The composition, tenure of office, functions, duties and powers and other matters of the Sub-committees to be formed pursuant to Sub-rule 2.4.1.3 shall be as specified by the Classification Committee