The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, 2063 (2007)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTSPART 15NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION131. National Human Rights Commission(1) There shall be a National Human Rights Commission in Nepal consisting ofthe following Chairperson and members(a) a person from among the retired Chief Justices or Judges of theSupreme Court who has made an outstanding contributionto the protection and promotion of human rights, or a personwho holds a high reputation and has rendered outstandingcontribution being actively involved in the field of protectionand promotion of human rights or social work.(b) four persons from among those who have made outstandingcontribution, by being actively involved in the field ofprotection and promotion of human rights or social work.- Chairperson- Members(2) While appointing the chairperson and members of the National HumanRights Commission, diversity, including gender diversity, must be maintained.(3) *The President shall, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council,appoint the Chairperson and the Members of the National Human RightsCommission.(4) The term of the office of the Chairperson and the members of the NationalHuman Rights Commission shall be six years from the date of appointment.Provided that the Chairperson and the members of the National HumanRights Commission may be removed from his/her office on the same ground and inthe same manner as has been set out for removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.(5) The office of the Chairperson and the members of the National HumanRights Commission shall be deemed vacant in the following circumstances(a) if he/she submits a written resignation **to the President,(b) if pursuant to clause (4) his/her term expires or he/she is removedfrom his/her office,(c) if he/she dies.204*Amended on 2065 Jestha 15 (May 28, 2008) by the Interim Constitution of Nepal (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2065. Originallyread: the Prime Minister**Amended on 2065 Jestha 15 (May 28, 2008) by the Interim Constitution of Nepal (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2065.Originally read: to the Prime Minister