Art. 48 · Part 3
Duties of Citizens
नागरिकको कर्तव्य
Original Text
Every citizen shall have duties to safeguard nationality, sovereignty, integrity; obey the Constitution and law; provide compulsory service when required by the state; protect public property.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Along with 31 rights come duties: (1) Protect Nepal's sovereignty, (2) Follow the Constitution and laws, (3) Serve the nation when called, (4) Protect public property, (5) Pay taxes honestly, (6) Promote harmony among all communities.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
नागरिकको कर्तव्य: राष्ट्रियता र सार्वभौमसत्ता जोगाउने, संविधान र कानुन पालना, सार्वजनिक सम्पत्ति जोगाउने।
✅ Strengths
Balances rights with responsibilities — citizens must actively participate in democracy.
⚠️ Concerns
Duties are not enforceable in court — there is no punishment for failing civic duties.