Agreement between GoN and Nepal Pichchada Varga Mahasangha

Country/entity
Nepal
Region
Asia and Pacific
Agreement name
Agreement between GoN and Nepal Pichchada Varga Mahasangha
Date
21 Jun 2009
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict
Stage
Implementation/renegotiation
Conflict nature
Government
Peace process
Nepal related-local processes
Parties
On behalf of Nepal Pichada Varga (OBC) Mahasangha Talks Team: Bharat Prasad Mahato, Talks Team Coordinator and Central Chairperson, Nepal Pichada Varga (OBC) Mahasangha

On behalf of GoN Talks Team: Rakam Chemjong, Talks Team Coordinator and Minister for Peace and Reconstruction
Third parties
-
Description
This agreement provides a timeline for the formation of the the Backward Community Uplift Development Committee in Nepal.


Local agreement properties

Process type
Formal structured process
Rationale
A dialogue team was set up by the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) -led government, which came to power in May 2009. This dialogue team was again led by the Minister for Peace and Reconstruction, Mr Rakam Chemjong. This team pursued dialogue with the team of Nepal Pichchada Varga Mahasangha
Is there a documented link to a national peace process?
Yes
Link to national process: articulated rationale
The agreement sought to reaffirm prior commitment on the formation of the Backward Community Uplift Development Committee, geared towards inclusion related commitments of the CPA
Name of Locale
Nepal - various regions
Nature of Locale
Other
GPS Lat/Long (DD)
0.000000, 0.000000
Participant type
Central state actor
Other
Mediator, facilitator or similar
No mention of mediator or similar

Local issues

Ritual/prayer and process (including use of scripture)

No specific mention.

Grievance List

No specific mention.

Cattle rustling/banditry

No specific mention.

Social cover

No specific mention.


Agreement between GoN and Nepal Pichchada Varga Mahasangha

Agreement concluded on June 21, 2009

1. In the context of the Government of Nepal having issued the Backward Community Uplift Development Committee (Formation) Ordinance 2065, the said committee shall be given a complete shape within a period of maximum one month and brought into operation.

For this purpose, the said committee shall be formed based on, among others, Point 2 of the report of the Recommendation Committee based on the agreement signed on March 24, 2009.

2. The process of releasing the individuals arrested and those against whom cases have been filed in the course of the agitation launched by Nepal Pichchada Varga (OBC) Mahasanghs since June 16, 2009 shall be commenced as soon as the list of names is made available and after investigations.

3. The Government of Nepal shall make arrangements for the treatment of the injured in the course of the agitation launched by Nepal Pichchada Varga (OBC) Mahasangha since June 16, 2009 upon receiving the list of names through the local administration.

4. All agitation programmes launched by Nepal Pichchada Varga (OBC) Mahasangha are withdrawn with immediate effect.

On behalf of Nepal Pichada Varga (OBC) Mahasangha Talks Team:

Bharat Prasad Mahato, Talks Team Coordinator and Central Chairperson, Nepal Pichada Varga (OBC) Mahasangha

On behalf of GoN Talks Team:

Rakam Chemjong, Talks Team Coordinator and Minister for Peace and Reconstruction