The
Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal
Part 5 His Majesty
Article 27 His Majesty
(1) In this Constitution, the words "His Majesty" mean His Majesty the
King for the time being reigning, being a descendant of the Great King
Prithvi Narayan Shah and an adherent of Aryan Culture and the Hindu
Religion.
(2) His Majesty is the symbol of the Nepalese nationality and the unity
of the Nepalese people.
(3) His Majesty is to preserve and protect this Constitution by keeping
in view the best interests and welfare of the people of
Nepal.
Article 28 Provision Relating
to Succession to the Throne
(1) Nothing in this Constitution shall affect the custom, usage and tradition
relating to the order of succession to the Throne by the descendants of
His Majesty.
(2) His Majesty shall have the exclusive power of enacting, amending and
repealing the law relating to the succession to the Throne by His descendants.
Article 29 Expenditures and Privileges
relating to His Majesty and the Royal Family
Expenditures and privileges relating to His Majesty and the Royal Family
shall be as determined by law:
Provided that no law shall be made having the effect of reducing the expenditures
and privileges being provided by the existing law.
Article 30 Income and Property
of His Majesty to be Exempt from Tax and Inviolable
(1) The income and personal property of His Majesty shall be exempt from
all kinds of tax, fee or other similar charge.
(2) The property of His Majesty shall be inviolable.
Article 31 Question not to be
Raised in Courts
No question shall be raised in any court about any act performed by His
Majesty:
Provided that nothing in this Article shall be deemed to restrict any
right under law to initiate proceedings against His Majesty's Government
or any employee of His Majesty.
Article 32 Royal Representative,
Council of Royal Representatives, Regency and Council of Regency
(1) In this Constitution, any reference to His Majesty shall, unless the
subject or context otherwise requires, include reference to a Royal Representative
or Council of Royal Representatives exercising powers pursuant to clause
(2), and to a Regent or Council of Regency empowered pursuant to Article
34.
(2) His Majesty may, by warrant under His Royal Seal, , appoint any person
or council as His Royal Representative to exercise, subject to such conditions
as may be specified in the warrant, such functions as His Majesty is to
perform pursuant to this Constitution or the existing law during His Majesty's
absence from Nepal or during any specified period. The functions exercised
by such Royal Representative within the terms and limits specified in
the warrant shall, for the purposes of this Constitution and existing
laws, be deemed to have been exercised by His Majesty.
Article 33 Royal Standard and
Salute
(1) Square in shape and crimson in colour having borders in white, the
Royal standard is traditionally comprised of a crescent moon, in the upper
corner near the flagstaff with eight out of sixteen rays shown in white
colour, and a white sun with twelve white rays in the upper corner opposite
to the flagstaff, and a white flag showing a six-angled figure and a sword
in the middle of the standard with an upright white lion facing the flag
with both its paws holding, and the right hind leg supporting, the flagstaff.
(2) The national anthem of Nepal is the Royal salute.
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