(1) The manpower needed by the industry should be supplied from Nepali citizens.
(2) Notwithstanding anything written in sub-section (1), if manpower with a specific skill or competence needed for the industry is not available from among Nepalese citizens even when publishing an advertisement in a national-level newspaper, or on the recommendation of the department in accordance with sub-section (3), the prevailing labor law Such an industry may appoint foreign nationals for a maximum period of five years after obtaining a labor permit.
(3) For the purposes of sub-section (2), when the enterprise registration body recommends that such industry has tried to fill the required manpower from Nepali citizens with skills or competences, that the industry needs manpower with such skills or competences and it is confirmed that such manpower is not available in Nepal. It should be recommended to the labor department for labor approval.
(4) If the foreign national appointed as per sub-section (2) is a specific type of technician and such manpower is not available in Nepal, such manpower may be re-appointed for up to two more years after taking approval as per sub-section (3).
(5) If a foreign national is appointed for any purpose in accordance with sub-section (2), seventy percent of the remuneration received by him shall be allowed to be taken out of Nepal in convertible foreign currency.
(6) The workers employed in the industry shall not be allowed to do any kind of activities that may hinder the operation of the industry and its production. The workers working in the industry should submit their demands to the management in a peaceful manner and solve them by mutual agreement by completing the process determined by the prevailing labor laws.
(7) The resolution of individual or collective disputes arising between the workers working in the industry and the industry shall be done in accordance with prevailing labor laws.
(8) If the industry is closed due to any kind of activity that hinders or hinders the operation of the industry and its production due to the labor, the related organization or establishment shall not be obliged to provide wages to the workers and employees who shut down the industry or do not work.