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Art. 223 · Part 18

Local Legislation

स्थानीय विधान
Original Text

Local governments may make laws on matters within their jurisdiction as listed in Schedule 8 (Local Powers) and Schedule 9 (Concurrent Powers of all three tiers).

💡 Plain Language Explanation

Your municipality can actually make laws — on local markets, local roads, sanitation, local taxes, building permits, local festivals, and everything in Schedule 8. These aren\'t mere bylaws; they\'re actual enforceable laws within the local government\'s territory. Nepal\'s 753 local governments each have this legislative power — a massive decentralization from the old centralized system.

🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या

स्थानीय तहले अनुसूची ८ (स्थानीय अधिकार) र ९ (साझा अधिकार) का विषयमा कानुन बनाउन सक्छ।

✅ Strengths

Real legislative power at the local level — a fundamental shift from Nepal\'s centralized past.

⚠️ Concerns

Many local governments lack legal drafting capacity; laws can be poorly written or unconstitutional.

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