ACtE08 · Chapter 8Demo2 · Set 2🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 7cde4cab
Under the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055, what maximum fine can be imposed on an individual found guilty of practicing engineering without obtaining a valid registration certificate?
Under the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055, what maximum fine can be imposed on an individual found guilty of practicing engineering without obtaining a valid registration certificate?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Up to Rs. 10,000
- B
Up to Rs. 15,000
- C
Up to Rs. 20,000
- D✓ Correct Option
Up to Rs. 25,000
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
Under Section 38 (Penalties and Fines) of the Nepal Engineering Council Act 2055 (as amended), any individual who carries out the engineering profession, uses the title of an engineer, or engages in unauthorized engineering design and practice without obtaining a valid certificate of registration from the Council commits a statutory offense and is liable to a fine of up to twenty-five thousand rupees (Rs. 25,000) or imprisonment, or both.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Up to Rs. 10,000): Incorrect; lower than the statutory ceiling.
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Option B (Up to Rs. 15,000): Incorrect; lower than the statutory ceiling.
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Option C (Up to Rs. 20,000): Incorrect; previous unamended threshold in older drafts.
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Option D (Up to Rs. 25,000): Correct; statutory fine ceiling prescribed under the NEC Act.
Reference: Demo2 · Set 2NEC Licensure Syllabus