The Constitution of Nepal establishes 7 commissions to protect minority groups: the National Women Commission, National Dalit Commission, National Inclusion Commission, Indigenous Nationalities Commission, Madhesi Commission, Tharu Commission, and Muslim Commission. Each commission consists of a chairperson and 4 members appointed by the President for 6 year terms. The commissions are tasked with formulating policies, monitoring laws, and making recommendations to protect the rights and interests of women, Dalits, minority ethnic groups, and marginalized communities in Nepal.

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Constitutional
Commisions
Other

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Introduction
The Constitution of Nepal has made the provision of seven commissions
in part 27 from article 252 to 264.
They are :
1. National Women Commission
2. National Dalit Commission
3. National Inclusion Commission
4. Indigenous Nationalities Commission
5. Madhesi Commission
6. Tharu Commission
7. Muslim Commission

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National Women Commission
In article 252 of the Constitution of Nepal,
there is a provision of National Women
Commission of Nepal, consisting of a
Chairperson and four other members. The
President, on the recommendation of the
Constitutional Council, appoints the
Chairperson and members of the National
Women Commission. The term of office of
the Chairperson and members of the
National Women Commission is six years
from the date of appointment.

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Functions, duties and powers of
National Women Commission
1. To formulate policies and programs concerning the rights and
interests of the women .
2. To include the women in the mainstream of national development
and ensure proportional participation in all organs of the State.
3. To carry out research work on the legal provisions relating to
gender equality, empowerment of women, and make
recommendations to the concerned bodies.
4. To make suggestions to the Government about the preparation of
reports to be submitted by Nepal according to the provisions
contained in the international treaties or agreements,

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National Dalit Commission
In article 255 of the Constitution of Nepal,
there is a provision for National Dalit
Commission of Nepal, consisting of a
Chairperson and four other members. The
President, on the recommendation of the
Constitutional Council, appoints the
Chairperson and members of the National
Dalit Commission. The term of office of the
Chairperson and members of the National
Dalit Commission is six years from the
date of appointment.

6. z Functions, duties and powers of
National Dalit Commission
1. To formulate national policies and programs to promote the Dalit’s
status by ending caste-based discrimination, oppression and
discrimination
2. To monitor whether laws concerning the interests of the Dalit, for
the upliftment of their status have been effectively implemented.
3. To make suggestions to the Government for the preparation of
reports according to the international treaties or agreements
concerning the rights of the Dalit community.
4. To file the cases against any matters of being victims of caste-
based discrimination and untouchability.

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National Inclusion Commission
In article 258 of the Constitution of Nepal, there
is a National Inclusion Commission of Nepal,
consisting of a Chairperson and four other
members. The President, on the
recommendation of the Constitutional Council,
appoints the Chairperson and members of the
National Inclusion Commission. The term of
office of the Chairperson and members of the
National Inclusion Commission is six years from
the date of appointment.

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Functions, duties and powers of
National Inclusion Commission
1. To study the status of implementation of the policies and laws
adopted by the Government for the inclusion of the community,
class and region
2. To study whether there has been appropriate representation of the
community, class and region mentioned above
3. To study whether there is protection, empowerment and
development of the community, class and region mentioned above
4. To make recommendations for timely revisions of laws concerning
minority and marginalized communities

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Indigenous Nationalities Commission
 In article 261 of the Constitution of Nepal, there is
an Indigenous Nationalities Commission of Nepal,
consisting of a Chairperson and a maximum of
four other members. The President shall, on the
recommendation of the Constitutional Council,
appoint the Chairperson and members of the
Indigenous Nationalities Commission. The term of
office of the Chairperson and members of the
Indigenous Nationalities Commission is six years
from the date of appointment.

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Madhesi Commission
 In article 262 of the Constitution of Nepal, there
is a Madhesi Commission of Nepal, consisting
of a Chairperson and a maximum of four other
members. The President shall, on the
recommendation of the Constitutional Council,
appoint the Chairperson and members of the
Madhesi Commission. The term of office of the
Chairperson and members of the Madhesi
Commission is six years from the date of
appointment.

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Tharu Commission
 In article 263 of the Constitution of Nepal, there is a Tharu Commission of Nepal,
consisting of a Chairperson and a maximum of four other members. The President
shall, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, appoint the
Chairperson and member of the Tharu Commission. The term of office of the
Chairperson and members of the Tharu Commission is six years from the date of
appointment.

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Muslim Commission
 In article 264 of the Constitution of Nepal, there is a
Muslim Commission of Nepal, consisting of a
Chairperson and a maximum of four other members.
The President shall, on the recommendation of the
Constitutional Council, appoint the Chairperson and
members of the Muslim Commission. The term of
office of the Chairperson and members of the Muslim
Commission is six years from the date of appointment.

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Done by Suvash Chandra Yadav