Language Commission urges Nepali script on embossed number plates
Summary
The Language Commission has urged the government to emboss vehicle number plates in Nepali using Devanagari script, citing constitutional mandates and a Supreme Court ruling.
Key Points
- The Language Commission emphasized that vehicle number plates must be embossed in Nepali according to the Constitution.
- Article 7(1) of the Constitution designates Nepali in Devanagari script as the official language for government functions.
- A Supreme Court ruling on June 23, 2024, mandates use of Nepali on embossed number plates.
- The Commission has urged all three levels of government to comply with this directive to ensure constitutional responsibility.

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Language Commission calls for use of Nepali language in embossed number plates
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