Section 3
Foundation Of Inter-relation Between Federation, Province And Local Level
(1) The foundation of inter-relations between the Federation, Province and Local Level shall, in addition to the provisions of Constitution, be as follows:
(a) Fundamental matters of national interest,
(b) Preservation of national pride and unity,
(c) Compliance and implementation of the Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations of the state,
(d) Enforcement of Fundamental Rights,
(e) Contribution to respect and implementation of National Policies,
(f) Comprehensiveness and harmony of constitutional provisions,
(g) Building of a socialism-oriented economy based on democratic values and norms,
(h) Respect for the existence and functional autonomy of another level while exercising powers in the matters of common interest and concern, subject to the Constitution,
(i) Equal treatment and security among Nepali citizens,
(j) Mutual coordination, consultation, cooperation and exchange of information in enforcement of law, policy and judicial or administrative decisions,
(k) Conservation of natural and physical resources,
(l) Sustainable management of natural, physical and fiscal resources and rational distribution of benefits,
(m) Prevention of corruption and promotion of good governance,
(n) Mutual cooperation and collaboration,
(o) Adoption of proportional, inclusive and participatory governance system,
(p) Effectiveness of services to be delivered to the citizens,
(q) Mutual cooperation and coordination in the expansion of trade, transportation of goods and services,
(r) Other matters as provided for in the prevailing law on maintaining coordination and inter-relations between Federal, Province and Local Level.
(2) The Province and Local Level shall, while enacting laws on the matters of their respective powers, pay attention to the matters as referred to in sub-section (1) as well.