(1) The
Assembly may, on the recommendation of the Council, grant the honourary
academician of the Academy to any native or foreign person who, having
rendered significant contribution to the development of fine arts, elevated
the glory/prestige of Nepal at the national and international sectors.
(2) The Assembly may grant the life-long membership of the
Academy to a citizen of Nepal who has rendered significant contribution to
the discipline of fine arts.
(3) The grounds for granting the honourary academician and lifelong
membership pursuant to Sub-sections (1) and (2) shall be as
prescribed.
(4) The Academy may provide such facilities as may be prescribed
to the life-long members.
Provided that, any life-long member who is getting any
remuneration or facility from the Government of Nepal shall not be entitled
to such facilities.
(5) The Assembly may remove any honourary academician and lifelong
member from membership in the prescribed circumstance.