Acts

Laws passed by Parliament and earlier legislatures that are in force, or whose status is still being confirmed.

Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority Act, 1991 Explained here
Immovable Property Requisition Act, 2013 Explained here
Immigration Act, 2049 Explained here
The Act Relating to Compulsory and Free Education, 2018 Explained here
Monitoring and Evaluation Act, 2024 Explained here
Excise Duty Act, 2002 Explained here
International Center for Integrated Mountain Development Act, 1983 Explained here
International Finance Corporation Membership Act, 2022 Explained here
International Development Association Membership Act, 2019 Explained here
International Financial Transactions Act, 2054 Explained here
Intergovernmental Fiscal Arrangement Act, 2074 BS Title translated Explained here
The Crime Victim Protection Act, 2075 (2018) Explained here
The Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2017 Explained here
Archives Preservation (First Amendment) Act, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Archives Preservation Act, 1986 Explained here
National Indigenous Nationalities Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
National Foundation for Upliftment of Aadibasi/Janjati Act, 2002 Explained here
Domestic Postal Goods (Insurance) Act, 2019 (1962) Explained here
Mother's Milk Substitutes( Control of Sale and Distribution), 1992 Explained here
THE STAMP DUTY ACT, 2019 (1963) Explained here
Income Tax Act, 2002 Explained here
Ayurveda Medical Council Act, 1988 Explained here
Iodized Salt (Production and Distribution) Act, 2055 Explained here
Finance Act, 2080 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Financial Act, 2024 Explained here
Financial Act, 2025 Explained here
Financial Act, 2026 Explained here
Financial Procedures and Fiscal Responsibility (First Amendment) Act, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Financial Procedures and Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2076 BS Title translated Explained here
Act Amending Laws on Improving the Economic and Business Environment and Promoting Investment (abbreviated listing), 2081 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Act Amending Some Nepal Acts on Improving the Economic and Business Environment and Promoting Investment, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here
Essential Substance Control (Authority) Act, 2017 Explained here
Essential Commodities Protection Act, 2012 Explained here
Essential Services Operation Act, 2014 Explained here
The Right to Housing Act, 2075 Explained here
Leasehold Act,1964 Explained here
Remuneration, Facilities and Other Conditions of Service of High Court and District Court Judges Act, 2074 BS Title translated Explained here
The Consumer Protection Act, 2075 Explained here
Loan and Guarantee Act, 2025(1968) Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Industrial Business Act, 2076 Explained here
Industrial Business Development Institute Act, 2053 Explained here
Drugs Act, 1978 Explained here
Bonded Labour (Prohibition) Act, 2002 Explained here
Company Act, 2063 Explained here
Karnali Academy of Health Sciences Act, 2011 Explained here
Employee Provident Fund Act, 2019 Explained here
Employee Adjustment Act, 2075 Explained here
The proceeds and Instrumentalities of Crime (Detention, Control and Confiscation) Act, 2070 Explained here
Kathmandu University Act, 1991 Explained here
Legal Aid Act, 2054 (1997) Explained here
Kathmandu Valley Development Authority Act, 2045 Explained here
Prison Act, 2079 Explained here
Work Operation Fund Act, 2043 (1986) Explained here
The Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention) Act, 2014 Explained here
Black Market and Other Social Offenses and Punishment Act, 2032 Explained here
Agriculture and Forestry University Act, 2010 Explained here
Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act, 2082 BS Title translated Explained here
Some Nepal Laws Awakening Act,, 2006 Explained here
Some Public Documents Authentication (Procedure) Act, 2006 Explained here
Compensation Act, 2019 Explained here
Kharka Land Nationalization Act, 1974 Explained here
The Right to Food and Food Sovereignty Act, 2018 Explained here
Food Purity and Quality Act, 2024 Explained here
Mines and Minerals Act, 2040 Explained here
Water and Sanitation Act, 2079 Explained here
Water Management Board Act, 2063 Explained here
Immunization Act, 2016 Explained here
Poverty Alleviation Fund Act, 2063 (2006) Explained here Status not yet confirmed
The Guthi Corporation Act, 1976 Explained here
Civil Aviation Act, 1959 Explained here
Non-resident Nepali Act, 2064 Explained here
Gorkhapatra Corporation Act, 2019 (1963) Explained here
Domestic Violence (Offence and Punishment) Act, 2009 Explained here
Donation Act, 2030 Explained here
Motion Pictures (Production, Exhibition and Distribution) Act, 2026 Explained here
National Academy of Medical Sciences Act, 2006 Explained here
Lottery Act, 2025 Explained here
Scholarships Act, 1964 Explained here
Press and Publication Act, 2048 (1991) Explained here
Land (Survey and Measurement) Act, 1963 Explained here
Land Acquisition Act, 2034 Explained here
The Public Health Service Act, 2018 Explained here
Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 1960 Explained here
Water Resources Act, 1992 Explained here
Commission of Inquiry Act, 2026 Explained here
The Caste - Based Discrimination and Untouchability ( Offence and Punishment) Act, 2011 Explained here
Pesticide Disposal Act, 2019 Explained here
Senior Citizen Act, 2006 Explained here
Jhora Area Land Act, 1971 Explained here
Trade Union Act, 1992 Explained here
Data Act, 2079 Explained here
Acids and Other Lethal Chemicals (Regulation) Act, 2079 Explained here
Tribhuwan University Act, 1992 Explained here
Tharu Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
Feed Act, 1976 Explained here
Damashahi Act, 2063 Explained here
Telecommunications Act, 2053 (1997) Explained here
Securities Act, 2063 Explained here
Urban Development Act, 2045 Explained here
Urban Development Fund Act, 2053 Explained here
Citizens Investment Trust Act,1991 Explained here
Export Imports (Control) Act, 2013 Explained here
Deposit and Credit Protection Fund Act, 2073 Explained here
Civil Service Act, 2049 Explained here
Private Forests Nationalization Act, 2013 Explained here
Privatization (First Amendment) Act, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
PRIVATIZATION ACT, 2050 (1994) Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Construction Business Act, 2055 Explained here
Election (Offence and Punishment) Act, 2073 Explained here
Election Commission Act, 2073 Explained here
Constituency Determining Act, 2073 Explained here
Pension Fund Act, 2075 Explained here
Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055 Explained here
Nepal Agency Act, 2014 Explained here
Nepal Law Commission Act, 2063 (2007 ) Explained here
Nepal Bar Council Act, 2050 (1993) Explained here
Interpretation of Laws Act, 2010(1954) Explained here
Nepal Agriculture Research Council Act, 1992 Explained here
Nepal Water Supply Corporation Act, 2046 Explained here
Nepal Open University Act, 2016 Explained here
Nepal Standard (Certification-Mark) Act, 2037 Explained here
Nepal Chartered Accountants Act, 2053 Explained here
Nepal Trust Act, 2008 Explained here
Nepal Nursing Council Act, 2052 Explained here
Nepal Civil Aviation Authority Act, 1996 Explained here
Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Act, 2082 BS Title translated Explained here
Nepal Citizenship (First Amendment) Act, 2079 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Nepal Citizenship Act, 2063 Explained here
Nepal Tourism Board Act, 1997 Explained here
Nepal Veterinary Council Act, 1999 Explained here
Nepal Petroleum Act, 2040 Explained here
Nepal Academy Act, 2007 Explained here
Nepal Administrative Training Academy Act, 2039 Explained here
Nepal Police and Provincial Police (Operation, Supervision and Coordination) Act, 2076 BS Title translated Explained here
Nepal Pharmacy Council Act, 2001 Explained here
Nepal Currency Promotion Act, 2014 Explained here
Nepal Medical Council Act, 1964 Explained here
Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 Explained here
Nepal Railway Act Explained here
Nepal Fine Arts Academy Act, 2007 Explained here
Nepal Airlines Corporation Act, 1963 Explained here
Nepal Academy of Science and Technology Act, 2048 (1991) Explained here
Nepal Electricity Authority Act, 1984 Explained here
Nepal Special Service Act, 2042 (1985) Explained here
Act Restoring the Previous Provisions of the Nepal Special Service Act, 2042 BS, 2083 BS Title translated Explained here
University of Nepal Act, 2081 Explained here
Nepal Sanskrit University Act, 1986 Explained here
Nepal Music and Dance Academy Act, 2007 Explained here
Nepal Treaty Act, 1990 Explained here
Nepal Scouts Act, 1993 Explained here
Nepal Health Research Council Act, 1991 Explained here
Nepal Health Professional Council Act, 1997 Explained here
Nepal Health Service Act, 1997 Explained here
Flag of Nepali Commercial Ships Act, 2027 Explained here
Nepalese Ship (Registration and Logbook) ACt, 1971 Explained here
Nepali Language Publication Corporation Act, 2021 Explained here
Notary Public Act, 2063 Explained here
Judicial Council Act, 2073 (2016) Explained here
Administration of Justice Act, 2073 (2016) Explained here
Judicial Service Commission Act, 2073 BS Title translated Explained here
Judicial Fund Act, 2043 (1986) Explained here
Tourism Act, 1978 Explained here
Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act, 1999 Explained here
Animal Health and Livestock Services Act, 1998 Explained here
The Council of Animal Health and Livestock Service Professionals Act, 2079 Explained here
Pashupati Area Development Trust Act, 1987 Explained here
Patan Academy of Health Sciences Act, 2008 Explained here
Water Tax Act, 2023 (1966) Explained here
Ship Registration Act, 1971 Explained here
Mutual Legal Assistance Act 2070 2014 Explained here
Purwanchal University Act, 1994 Explained here
Patent Design and Trademark Act, 2022 Explained here
Pokhara University Act, 1996 Explained here
Pokhara Academy of Health and Sciences Act, 2016 Explained here
Election of Members of the House of Representatives (First Amendment) Act, 2083 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Members of the House of Representatives Election Act, 2074 Explained here
The Copyright Act, 2002 Explained here
Competition Promotion and Market Protection Act, 2063 Explained here
Accreditation Act, 2079 Explained here
An Act to Provide Salaries and Other Facilities for the Province Chef, Explained here
Province Public Service Commission (Norms and Standards) Fixation Act, 2015 Explained here
Provincial Assembly Member Election Act, 2074 Explained here
Remuneration, Facilities and Other Conditions of Service of the Chief Justice and Supreme Court Judges Act, 2074 BS Title translated Explained here
Evidence Act, 2031 Explained here
Administrative Court Act, 2076 BS Title translated Explained here
Administrative Procedure (Regulation) Act, 2013 Explained here
Police Act, 2012 (1955) Explained here
Police Personnel Adjustment Act, 2076 BS Title translated Explained here
Private Firms Registration Act, 2014 Explained here
Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1956 Explained here
Provincial Development Plans (Implementation) Act, 2013 Explained here
Technical Education and Vocational Training Council Act, 1988 Explained here
Press Council Act 2048 (1992) Explained here
Solid Waste Management Act,2011 Explained here
Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act, 2074 BS Title translated Explained here
Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2000 Explained here
The Act Relating to Children, 2018 Explained here
Smallpox Control Act, 1964 Explained here
Plant Protection Act, 2064 Explained here
Birta Abolition Act, 1959 Explained here
Restriction on Leasing the Freehold Estate for Earnings (from Liquor, Leather etc.) Act, Explained here
Seeds Act, 1988 Explained here
Insurance Act 2079 Explained here
Greater Janakpur Area Development Council Act, 1998 Explained here
Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Third Amendment) Act, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2071 BS Title translated Explained here
Bank and Financial Institutions Act, 2073 Explained here
Recovery of Debts of Banks and Financial Institution Act, 2058 Explained here
Banking Offences and Punishment (Second Amendment) Act, 2082 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Banking Offenses and Punishment Act, 2064 Explained here
Witchcraft Accusation (Crime and Punishment) Act, 2015 Explained here
Bonus Act, 2030 Explained here
Bretton Woods Agreement Act, 2018 Explained here
Customs Act, Regulation and Baggage Rules (Department of Customs, 2016) Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Customs Act 2025 Explained here
Customs Tariff Act, 2024 Explained here
Building Act, 2055 Explained here
Language Commission Act, 2074 Explained here
Payment and Settlement Act, 2075 Explained here
Soil and Watershed Conservation Act, 1982 Explained here
Land Use Act, 2019 Explained here
Act on Reconstruction of Structures Affected by Earthquake, 2072 Explained here
Lands Act, 1964 Explained here
Prevention of Corruption (First Amendment) Act, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here
Corruption Control Act, 1997 Explained here
Electoral Rolls (First Amendment) Act, 2083 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Voter Registration Act, 2073 Explained here
Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology Act, 2022 Explained here
Liquor Act, 2031 (1974) Explained here
Madhesi Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
Arbitration Act, 2055 (1999) Explained here
Mid-western University Act, 2010 Explained here
Minister's Salaries and Facilities Act, 1993 Explained here
Attorney General's Remuneration, Conditions of Service and Facilities Act, 2052 BS Title translated Explained here
Impeachment (Regulation and Procedure) Act, 2002 Explained here
Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2007 Explained here
The Human Body Organ Transplantation (Regulation and Prohibition) Act, 1999 Explained here
Land Revenue Act, 1978 Explained here
Multimodal Shipping of Goods Act, 2063 Explained here
Criminal Code, 2074 Explained here
Civil Code Procedure, 2074 Explained here
Civil Code, 2074 Explained here
Civil Criminal Procedure Code, 2074 Explained here
Act Amending Some Nepal Acts concerning the National Codes, 2080 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Muslim Commisson Act, 2017 Explained here
Value Added Tax Act, 1996 Explained here
Mediation Act, 2068 Explained here
Torture Compensation Act, 2053 Explained here
Contribution-based Social Security Act Explained here
Amount and Governmental Contract Arrangement Act, 2020(1963) Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Political Party Act, 2073 Explained here
Rajarhsi Janak Universoity Act, Explained here
Revenue Tribunal Act, 2031 (1974) Explained here
Revenue Leakage (Investigation and Control) Act, 2052 BS Title translated Explained here
State Courts Abolition Act, 2017 (1960) Explained here
State Principalities Act, 2017 Explained here
Rapti Academy of Health and Sciences Act, 2017 Explained here
Raptidun Development Area's Lands (Sale and Distribution) Act, Explained here
National Debt Raising Act, 2080 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
National Debts Act, 2024 Explained here
Public Debt Act, 2059 (2002) Explained here Status not yet confirmed
President and Vice President Election Act, 2074 Explained here
The President and Vice-President's Salaries and Facilities Act, 2017 Explained here
National Sports Development Act, 2020 Explained here
National Medical Education Act, 2019 Explained here
National Tea and Coffee Development Board Act, 1993 Explained here
National Dalit Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
National Dairy Development Board Act, 1992 Explained here
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1973 Explained here
National Guidance Act, 2018 Explained here
NATIONAL JUDICIAL ACADEMY ACT, 2063 (2006) Explained here
National Identity Card and Vital Registration Act, 2076 Explained here
National Trust for Nature Conservation Act, 1982 Explained here
National Broadcasting Act, 2049 Explained here
National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
National Insurance Corporation Act, 2025 (1968) Explained here Status not yet confirmed
National Women Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
National Human Rights Commission Act, 2012 Explained here
National Youth Council Act, 2015 Explained here
National Assembly Member Election Act, 2075 Explained here
National News Agency Act, 2019 (1962) Explained here
Nation Inclusion Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
National Cadet Corps Act, 2027 BS Title translated Explained here
National Debts Act, 2025 Explained here
National Debts Act, 2026 Explained here
Passport Act, 2019 Explained here
The Radio Act, 2014 (1957) Explained here
Radioactive Materials (Use and Regulation) Act, 2077 Explained here
The Right to Employment Act, 2018 Explained here
Act Amending Some Nepal Acts on Investment Facilitation, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act, 2033 Explained here
Confidentiality of Document Act, 2039 Explained here
Lumbini Bouddha University Act, 2006 Explained here
Lumbini Development Trust Act, 1985 Explained here
The Audit Act, 2019 Explained here
Public Service Commission Act, 2022 Explained here
The Forests Act, 2019 Explained here
Commodity Exchange Market Act, 2074 Explained here
Direct Sale of Goods (Management and Regulation) Act, 2074 Explained here
The Environment Protection Act, 2019 Explained here
Development Committee Act, 2013 Explained here
Advertisement (Regulation) Act, 2076 Explained here
Financial Intermediation Institutions Act, 2055 Explained here
Bidhusi Yogmaya Himalayan Ayurveda University, 2022 Explained here
Act Restricting Investment Abroad, 2021(1964) Explained here
The Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2019 Explained here
Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act, 2019 Explained here
Electricity Act, 1992 Explained here
Electricity Theft Control Act, 2002 Explained here
Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 2017 Explained here
Electronic Business (E-Commerce) Act, 2025 Explained here
The Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2008) Explained here
Legislation Act, 2025 Explained here
Negotiable Instruments Act, 2034 Explained here
Appropriation Act, 2080 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Allocation Act, 2024 Explained here
Allocation Act, 2025 Explained here
Allocation Act, 2026 Explained here
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, 2074 Explained here
Decoration Act, 2064 Explained here
Animal Slaughterhouses and Meat Inspection Act in the Karekhola Area of Birendranagar, 2055 BS Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Special Court Act, 2059 (2002) Explained here
Special Economic Zone Act, 2073 Explained here
The University Grants Commission Act, 1993 Explained here
Explosives Act, 2018 (1961) Explained here
BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital Act, 1997 Explained here
The B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Act,1993 Explained here
Diplomatic Privilege and Immunities of the Foreign States and Representatives Act, 1970 Explained here
Alternative Development Mobilization Act, 2083 Explained here
Foreign Employment Act, 2007 Explained here
The Privacy Act, 2075 Explained here
Oaths Act, 2079 BS Title translated Explained here
Urban Area Public Transport (Management) Authority Act, 2022 Explained here
Martyr Gangalal National Heart Disease Centre Act, 2000 Explained here
Shahid Dasarath Chand Health Science University Act, 2025 Explained here
Education Act, 1971 Explained here
The Labour Act, 2017 Explained here
Working Journalists Act, 2051(1993) Explained here
Infectious Disease Act, 1964 Explained here
Summary Procedures Act, 2028 (1972) Explained here
Federal Contingency Fund Act, 2074 BS Title translated Explained here
Ownership of Joint Housing Act, 2054 Explained here
An Act to Provide Salaries, Terms and Conditions of Service and Facilities for the Officials of the Constitutional Bodies, 2053 Explained here
Constitutional Council (Functions, Duties, Power and Procedures) Act, 2010 Explained here
Association Registration Act, 2034 Explained here
Corporations Act, 2021 Explained here
The Control of International Trade of Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora Act, 2017 Explained here
Prevention of Organized Crime Act, 2070 Explained here
Federation, Province and Local Level (Coordination and Interrelation) Act, 2020 Explained here
Federal Parliament Secretariat Act, 2064 Explained here
An Act relating to the Federal Parliament Officials and Members Remuneration and benefits, 2073 Explained here
Act relating to Remuneration, Terms of Service and Facilities of the Secretary General of the Federal Parliament, the Secretary of the Representative Assembly and the Secretary of the National Assembly, 2075 Explained here
Communication Corporation Act, 2028 (1972) Explained here
Road Board Act, 2058 Explained here
Extradition Act, 2014 Explained here
Social Welfare Act, 1992 Explained here
Asset Laundering (Money Laundering) Prevention (Third Amendment) Act, 2083 BS Title translated Explained here
Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2064 Explained here
Act Amending the Asset Laundering Prevention Act and Certain Other Acts Title translated Explained here Status not yet confirmed
Supreme Court Act, 2048 (1991) Explained here
Motor Vehicles and Transport Management Act, 1993 Explained here
Armed Police Force Act, 2058 (2001) Explained here
Cooperatives (First Amendment) Act, 2083 BS Title translated Explained here
Cooperatives Act, 2017 Explained here
Act Amending Some Nepal Acts concerning Cooperatives, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here
Partnership Act, 2020 Explained here
Periodic Tax Recovery Act, 2012 (1955) Explained here
Social Practices (Reform) Act, 1976 Explained here
The Social Security Act, 2075 Explained here
Public Debt Management Act, 2079 BS Title translated Explained here
Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Act, 2083 BS Title translated Explained here
Public Procurement Act, 2063 Explained here
Public Academy (Government Investment) Management Act, 1994 Explained here
Public Roads Act, 2031 Explained here
Public Safety Act, 2046 Explained here
Public Service Broadcasting Act, 2024 Explained here
Public-Private Partnership and Investment Act, 2075 Explained here
Far-western University Act, 2010 Explained here
Security Printing Act, 2024 Explained here
Secured Transactions (First Amendment) Act, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here
Secured Transaction Act, 2063 Explained here
The Right to Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Act, 2018 Explained here
Good Governance Management and Operation Act, 2008 Explained here
Act Amending Some Nepal Acts on Promoting Good Governance and Public Service Delivery, 2081 BS Title translated Explained here
Right to Information Act, 2007 (2064) Explained here
Tobacco Products (Control and Regulatory) Act, 2011 Explained here
Safeguards, Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Act, 2076 Explained here
Army Act, 2063 (2006) Explained here
Standard Weights and Measures Act, 2025 Explained here
Local Level Election Act, 2073 Explained here
Local Administration Act, 2028 (1971) Explained here
Local Development Training Academy Act, 1993 Explained here
Local Government Operation Act, 2017 Explained here
Health Insurance Act, 2017 Explained here
Act Amending Some Nepal Acts concerning Health Sciences Academies, 2083 BS Title translated Explained here
Security of the Health Workers and Health Organizations Act, 2009 Explained here
Arms and Ammunition Act, 2019 (1962) Explained here
Postal Act, 2019 (1963) Explained here
Hotel Management and Sale, Distribution of Liquors (Control) Act, 1966 Explained here

About this catalogue

Built from the Nepal Law Commission, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the Nepal Gazette (2080–2083) and Parliament’s ordinance records. Where official lists disagree on whether a law is in force, the status shows as “not yet confirmed”. Original Nepali titles are retained. Where no published English title is available, Policy Nepal supplies a labelled title translation for navigation; this is not an English translation of the legal text. Repealed laws are not listed; their pages stay online for the record.