Section 65
Provision Relating To Transfer Of Project:

6.5.1 Any hydropower generation project has to be transferred, ipso facto, to Government of Nepal in a good running condition, after expiration of the period of time as specified in the license. Government of Nepal shall not provide any compensation there for. Government of Nepal may cause to operate the project so transferred by an agreement. In such operation of the project, first priority shall be given to the previous operator company.
6.5.2 The regulatory body shall prescribe the guidelines for repair and maintenance of main electric equipment and structures of the hydropower project in good running condition and the Department of Electricity Development shall make appropriate arrangements for monitoring and inspection.
6.5.3 Provision shall be made for involvement of Government of Nepal as well in the operation of the hydropower project two years prior to the expiration of the period for transferal.