Nepal has witnessed positive changes in its citizenship regulations with the implementation of the Nepal Citizenship Third Amendment Regulation 2080.
This amendment has opened avenues for individuals who have faced challenges in obtaining citizenship for years.
Notably, the new regulation has empowered five residents in Bhaktapur to acquire citizenship through their mother’s name, with additional applications currently in process.
This development extends the citizenship eligibility to those born under coercion, individuals whose fathers remain unidentified, and those separated from their fathers and mothers due to divorce, even when the father’s identity is known.
However, the amendment emphasizes that obtaining citizenship through the mother’s name requires the consent of the father.
This stipulation aims to ensure a comprehensive and balanced approach to citizenship acquisition.
Advocate Manju Thakuri has asserted that the new regulation has brought justice to many women and their children, eliminating legal complications associated with citizenship procedures.
The provision of obtaining citizenship through the mother’s name has proven to be a significant step towards inclusivity and fairness.
Moreover, the amendment demonstrates Nepal’s commitment to recognizing the rights of the third gender as well.
Under this new regulation, third-gender individuals can now obtain citizenship based on their own identity, streamlining the process for birth, marriage, and death registrations.
In summary, the Nepal Citizenship Third Amendment Regulation 2080 stands as a progressive measure, fostering inclusivity and addressing longstanding challenges in citizenship acquisition, particularly for women, children, and the third-gender community.