Article 267 – Provision relating to Nepal Army

There shall be an organization of Nepal Army, committed to democratic principles, inclusive in character and national in form, for the protection of Nepal’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, autonomy and national unity.

The President shall be the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Nepal Army.

The entry of women, Dalit, indigenous community, Khash Arya, Madhesi, Tharu, Muslim, people of backward class and backward region shall be ensured in Nepal Army, based on the principle of equality and principles of inclusion as provided for in the Federal law.

The Government of Nepal may, in accordance with Federal law, mobilize Nepal Army for works relating to development, disaster management and others.

The President shall appoint or remove the Commander-in-Chief of Nepal Army on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.

Mobilization of Nepal Army shall be declared by the President according to the decision by Council of Ministers, Government of Nepal on recommendation of National Defense Council during wars on security of any parts, territorial integrity or sovereignty of Nepal, external attacks, armed insurgency or serious crisis arisen due to extreme economic breakdown. Decision of mobilization of Nepal Army shall have to be approved by the House of Representatives within a month of the declaration.

Other provisions relating to Nepal Army shall be as provided by law.