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Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Poverty Alleviation Fund Act, 2063 (2006). -

Adoption: 2006-07-07 | NPL-2006-L-87498

Provides for the establishment and operation of a Fund related to poverty alleviation, implementing various programmes related to poverty alleviation through active participation of those in poverty in the society.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Consumer Protection Rules, 1999.

Adoption: 2000-01-12 | Date of entry into force: 2000-01-12 | NPL-2000-R-56422

Regulates sale and supply system, provides for the appointment of inspection officers, the establishment of district monitoring committees in order to supervise and monitor the supply system of consumer goods or services and their prices, as well as for related matters.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Consumer Protection Act, 2054 (1998). -

Adoption: 1998-01-28 | Date of entry into force: 1999-04-13 | NPL-1998-L-49391

Establishes a Consumer Protection Council charged with the promotion of consumer rights. Prohibits price-fixing, hoarding, and other unfair trading practices. Also creates a Compensation Committee which shall award damages in connection with complaints filed under the Act.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

International Financial Transaction Act, 2054 (1998). -

Adoption: 1998-01-28 | NPL-1998-L-49392

Defines which types of institutions shall be eligible for licenses to conduct international financial transactions; prohibits certain activities of international financial institutions (including acquisition of immovable property). Establishes an international Financial Transaction Implementation Committee which shall monitor relevant transactions.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Securities Investment Trust Act, 1997.

Adoption: 1997-02-26 | NPL-1997-L-47005

Governs issuance of licenses, registration, administration, and management of trust schemes.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Industrial Enterprises Development Institute Act, 2053 (1996). -

Adoption: 1996-11-04 | NPL-1996-L-45829

Establishes an Industrial Enterprises Development Institute with the function of providing such services a trainers' training, quality management, feasibility studies and research for organizations and institutions engaged in the development of industrial enterprises and human resources development.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Development Bank Act, 2052 (1996).

Adoption: 1996-03-20 | Date of entry into force: 1996-03-20 | NPL-1996-L-44237

Sets forth rules governing the establishment of development banks.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer (First Amendment) Act, 1996.

Adoption: 1996-01-24 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-24 | NPL-1996-L-44239

Amends provisions of the Foreign Investment and Transfer of Technology Act relating to taxes charged on income earned from foreign investment, and visas for foreign investors. Also amends the schedule listing industries in which foreign investment is not permitted.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Enterprises Development Board (Formation) Order, 1995.

Adoption: 1995-07-03 | Date of entry into force: 1995-07-03 | NPL-1995-R-42590

Establishes an Industrial Enterprises Development Board, whose functions include providing services such as trainers' training, quality management, feasability studies and consultancy services, as well as training programmes on production management, productivity development, market management and personnel management.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Nepal Trade Promotion Board (Formation) (First Amendment) Order, 1995.

Adoption: 1995-06-22 | Date of entry into force: 1995-06-22 | NPL-1995-R-41703

Amends provisions of the 1970 Nepal Trade Promotion Board (Formation) Order relating to the composition of the Board, its functions, the fund of the Board, and other related matters.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Nepal Trade Promotion Board (Formation) (First Amendment) Order, 1995.

Adoption: 1995-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-23 | NPL-1995-R-42591

Amends 1970 Nepal Trade Promotion Board (Formation) Order, by, inter alia, replacing sections relating to membership of the Board, its objectives and functions, as well as meetings and Fund of the Board.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Foreign Investment and Transfer of Technology Act, 2049 (1992) (No. 34 of 2049) -

Adoption: 1992-07-27 | NPL-1992-L-34738

Provides that foreigners who seek to invest in Nepalese industries or transfer technology obtain permission to do so from the Department of Industries, sets an income tax rate applicable to them, and establishes the amount of foreign currency that they may repatriate. Any disputes between foreign investors and industries concerned are to be settled through mutual discussion in the presence of the Department.

Nepal - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Village Development Board Act, 2048 (Act No. 37) [1992]

Adoption: 1992-04-08 | NPL-1992-L-31283

Provides for the establishment, constitution and functions of Village Development Boards. The 3995 Village Development Boards throughout the country function as autonomous bodies of local self-government.