(1) The executive power of Nepal shall, pursuant to this
Constitution and law, be vested in the Council of Ministers.

(2) The responsibility for issuing general directives, controlling and
regulating the governance of Nepal shall, subject to this Constitution and law, lie
in the Council of Ministers.
(3) All Federal executive functions of Nepal shall be performed in the
name of the Government of Nepal.

(4) Any decision or order to be issued in the name of the Government of
Nepal pursuant to clause (3) and other instruments of authorization pertaining
thereto shall be authenticated as provided for in the Federal law.