Part 4: Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations of the State
- Title
- Part 4: Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations of the State
- Description
Overview
Part 4 (Articles 49–55) of the Constitution of Nepal outlines the Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations of the State. These serve as the fundamental guidelines for governance and law-making.
Key Articles
- Article 49: Declares that this Part serves as the guide for the governance of the State.
- Article 50 (Directive Principles): Establishes political, socio-cultural, economic, and international relations objectives, such as maintaining a socialism-oriented economy.
- Article 51 (State Policies): Details 13 state policies across key sectors including national security, economy, social justice, agriculture, education, and health.
- Article 52 (Obligation of the State): Mandates the state to safeguard sovereignty, independence, and implement fundamental rights.
- Article 53 (Annual Report): The Government must submit an annual report to the President on the implementation of these principles, which is then tabled in Parliament.
- Article 54 (Monitoring): A joint parliamentary committee monitors the progressive implementation of this Part.
- Article 55 (Provisions relating to Courts): Declares these provisions non-justiciable (no question can be raised in any court regarding their implementation).
Key CMAT & Lok Sewa Facts
- Directive principles are non-justiciable (cannot be directly enforced in court).
- The Government must submit its annual progress report to the President.
- Part Number
- 4
- Article Range
- Art. 49–55
- Category
- Preamble