(1) In order for a person to
be elected, nominated or appointed to the office of President, Vice-President,
Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief of
State, Chief Minister, Speaker of a State Assembly and chief of a security body,
the person must have obtained the citizenship of Nepal by descent.
(2) A person who has obtained the citizenship of Nepal by descent, a
person who has obtained the naturalized citizenship of Nepal or a person who has
obtained the citizenship of Nepal by birth shall also be qualified for the office of a
constitutional body other than that mentioned in clause (1).
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Provided that the person must have resided in Nepal for at least ten years in
the case of a person who has obtained the naturalized citizenship of Nepal, and for
at least five years in the case of a person who has obtained the citizenship of Nepal
by birth or who has obtained the naturalized citizenship of Nepal in accordance
with clause (6) of Article 11.