Introduction
The Nepal Gazette (Nepal Rajpatra) is the official publication of the Government of Nepal. It serves as the primary medium for publishing laws, ordinances, rules, and major government decisions to ensure the public's right to information and provide legal validity to state actions.
Main Content
- Historical Background: Publication started on Shrawan 22, 2008 BS as "Nepal Gazette". The name was amended to "Nepal Rajpatra" on Magh 17, 2023 BS.
- Publishing Body: Department of Printing under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
- Authentication: Acts and treaties are certified by the Secretary of the Ministry of Law; Rules by the Secretary of the concerned Ministry; and other notices by at least a Gazetted Class II officer.
- Types of Publication:
- Regular Issue (Sankhya): Published twice a week (Monday and Thursday) since Falgun 19, 2078 BS.
- Extra Issue (Atiriktanka): Published urgently for immediate implementation of laws or decisions.
- Classification (6 Parts):
| Part | Content / Description |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | Constitution or Declarations equivalent to the Constitution |
| Part 2 | Acts and Ordinances passed by Parliament and sealed by the President |
| Part 3 | Rules passed by the Council of Ministers and government orders |
| Part 4 | Appointments and notices under the Constitution |
| Part 5 | Other notices required to be published by law or government decision |
| Part 6 | Treaties and agreements where Nepal is a party |
- Pricing (Effective 2080 Baisakh 1): Annual membership is Rs. 3,000 (by post) or Rs. 1,800 (self-pickup). Retail price starts at Rs. 5 for 1-8 pages.
Key Takeaways
- First published on Shrawan 22, 2008 BS.
- Divided into 6 distinct parts based on the nature of the content.
- Regularly published twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.
- All notices must be edited by the Ministry of Law before publication.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the starting date (2008 BS) with the name change date (2023 BS).
- Do not assume the Ministry of Law publishes it; it is published by the Department of Printing.
- Do not mistake the regular publication frequency; it changed from once a week to twice a week in 2078 BS.
FAQ
Q1: When was the name changed to Nepal Rajpatra? The name was changed from "Nepal Gazette" to "Nepal Rajpatra" on Magh 17, 2023 BS.
Q2: Which part of the Gazette contains Acts and Ordinances? Acts and Ordinances are published in Part 2 of the Nepal Gazette.
Q3: Who authenticates rules and regulations before publication? Rules and regulations are authenticated by the Secretary of the concerned Ministry.
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