AALL10 · Chapter 10Project Planning & Implementation🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: cc69009a
Under Section 28 of the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055, which authority is statutorily empowered to appoint the registered auditor to audit the Council's accounts?
Under Section 28 of the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055, which authority is statutorily empowered to appoint the registered auditor to audit the Council's accounts?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Government of Nepal
- B✓ Correct Option
Nepal Engineering Council (NEC itself)
- C
Nepal Engineers' Association (NEA)
- D
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
Section 28 of the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055 provides: 'The audit of the accounts of the Council shall be performed by a registered auditor appointed by the Council itself.'
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Government of Nepal): Approves regulations, but the Act explicitly empowers the Council to appoint its auditor.
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Option B (Nepal Engineering Council (NEC itself)): Correct. Statutory appointing authority under Section 28 of the NEC Act.
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Option C (Nepal Engineers' Association (NEA)): Voluntary association, has no legal power over NEC statutory audits.
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Option D (Ministry of Physical Infrastructure): Has oversight, but the appointment is made by the Council.
Reference: Demo2 · Set 2NEC Licensure Syllabus