Showing posts with label New Constitution of 1990. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Constitution of 1990. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2012


Salient Features of the New Constitution of 1990 or of the constitution of 2047 B.S.:-

Every constitution has its own special characteristics. Such characteristics are the rudimentary means the mains the main law of a nation. The new constitution of Nepal of 2047 B.S. has its own specialty.

The monarchy of Nepal is Parental monarchy. The successor of the throne is also on the parental right. The present constitution has put limit landmark to the monarchy system. According to the constitution the monarch is the symbol of national unity and source of all the power. In spite of this all powers are exercised by elected members and cabinet of the ministers.

Another salient is constitutional monarchy. The constitution of 2047 B.S. has made the monarchy as constitutional monarchy. The constitution has made the sovereign as the U.K. “King in Parliament”.

Another salient feature is parliamentary administrative system. The present administrative system of Nepal is parliamentary system of government. In spite of the king is the main body of the country the full power of administration is exercised by cabinet of mi misters.

Another specialty of the constitution is the establishment of the multi-party democracy. To run the administration of multi-party system government existence and co-operation of different political parties is essential.

Another characteristic of the constitution was sovereignty lies in the people. It exists in the hands of the people. Before 2047 B.S. the sovereignty was completely endowed with the king. Now, in the new constitution “sovereignty lies in the people” is written.

Another is lawful state. The constitution has adopted the policy of lawful state. Appointment of the judges is consigned to the council of justice.
In its recommendation the judges of the district court to the judges of the judges of the Supreme Court are appointed.
Another prominent feature is the position of His Majesty is the symbol of the National Unity. According to constitution of 1990 (2047 B.S.) His Majesty would be the symbol of unity of the Nationality of Nepal and of the Nepalese people.

Another peculiarity is policies and principle of directory of state. The state has adopted the policy and principle of international peace especially with the neighboring countries. The last and conspicuous quality of the constitution of 2047 B.S. is flexible for amendment and variation according to the situation and time and people’s desire. Any provision or article of the present constitution can be amended and dismissed by the king in accordance with the public opinion. So, such type of constitution is called a flexible constitution.