Kathmandu, Jan 30: The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed concerned bodies to strictly follow legal procedures while issuing character certificates, also known as police clearance certificates.
The ministry said the directive comes in line with the Criminal National Records Management and Police Criminal Certificate Issuance Directive 2023, which is currently in force. The directive aims to strengthen the national security system and control organized crime as envisioned by the Constitution of Nepal.
According to the ministry, the directive clearly spells out the authorities responsible for issuing character certificates, the procedures to be followed, required documents, the grounds for granting or denying certificates, provisions related to courts, and the requirement to link the process with the national identity card system.
The ministry reminded that Chapter 6 of the directive deals specifically with certificate distribution and includes provisions for action in case of acts that violate the law. It also clearly states that misuse of documents can lead to legal punishment.
The Home Ministry warned that issuing character certificates in violation of the law can affect foreign study, travel, and employment prospects. It urged all concerned bodies and service seekers to remain cautious.
In a public notice, the ministry asked that all work related to character certificates be carried out only by following existing legal provisions, rules, and procedures. It also advised applicants to contact the relevant authorities if any confusion arises.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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