9. Special Arrangement:
(1) Government of Nepal may declare any area as prohibited area for Petroleum Operations for reasons of national security, public interest, historical importance or tourism development or may allow
Petroleum Operations in any specific area prescribing special conditions.
(2) Government of Nepal may itself conduct all kinds of geological exploration or grant permit to any person for the exploration or production of minerals other than Petroleum within an area subject to a Petroleum
Agreement provided such activities do not in any way interfere with Petroleum Operations.