Article 287 Part 32 •Part 32 – Miscellaneous

Article 287 – Language Commission

(1)

The Government of Nepal shall establish a Language Commission ensuring representation of the provinces within a year from the commencement of this Constitution.

(2)

There shall be a Chairperson and members as may be required in Language Commission.

(3)

The term of office of the Chairperson and members of the Language Commission shall be of six years from the date of appointment. None of them shall be eligible for reappointment.

(4)

The persons having possessed the following qualifications may be appointed to the position of chairperson or member of the Language Commission:-

(a)
Having attained Master's degree on the concerned subject from a recognized University;
(b)
Having the experience of at least 20 years in studies, teaching, and research on various languages of Nepal;
(c)
Having attained the age of 45 years;
(d)
Having high moral character.

(5)

The office of the Chairperson or member of the Language Commission shall be vacant on any of the following circumstances:-

(a)
If he/she tenders resignation in writing;
(b)
If the Council of Minister of Government of Nepal removes him/her;
(c)
If he/she attains the age of 65 years;
(d)
If he/she dies.

(6)

Powers, duties and powers of the Language Commission shall be as follows:-

(a)
To determine the basis for a language to acquire status of official language and forward a recommendation to the Government of Nepal,
(b)
To forward a recommendation to the government of Nepal regarding the measures to be adopted for the protection, promotion and development of languages,
(c)
To measure the standards for development of mother language, and to forward a recommendation to the Government of Nepal regarding its potentials for use in education,
(d)
To carry out research, monitoring and studies of languages.

(7)

The Language Commission shall accomplish the tasks outlined in section (a) of clause (3) within five years of formation.

(8)

The Government of Nepal may, in coordination with the provincial government, establish the branch offices of Language Commission in the provinces.

(9)

Other rights, duties and powers and proceedings of the Language Commission shall be as determined by Federal law.

Article 287 – Language Commission

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