In this regulation, unless the subject or the context otherwise requires,–

(a) ……………

(b) "Mission" means Nepali Embassy abroad, Nepali Consulate General, Consulate, Permanent Mission or Special Mission.

(e) “Act” means the Passport Act, 2024.

(f) "Department" means the Passport Department as per Rule 3.

(g) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Ministry.

(h) "Director General" means the Director General of the Department.

(j) "Director" means the Director of the Department.< /p>

(j) "District Administration Office" means the District Administration Office as per Section 5 of the Local Administration Act, 2028 and the term means the District Administration Office under the District Administration Office Means including.