First Amendment
Publication Date:
28 Feb 2016 (2072.11.16)
The Constitution of Nepal (First Amendment), 2016
Act to amend Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the Constitution of Nepal passed by Parliament and gazetted on 28 February 2016.
Comparative Table of Amendments
Source: Nepal Gazette 2016| S.N. | Article | Prior Provision | Amended Provision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Article 42(1) - Social Justice | Inclusion of socially backward women, Dalits, indigenous nationalities... | Economically, socially or educationally backward... |
| 2 | Article 84(1)(a) - House Composition | 165 members elected on the basis of geography and population... | 165 members based on population and geographical convenience... |
| 3 | Article 286(5) - Delimitation | Delimitation considering population and geography equally... | Population as primary and geography as secondary criteria... |
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