ACtE08 · Chapter 8Demo2 · Set 1🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: cff282d0
What type of statutory entity is the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)?
What type of statutory entity is the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Private corporate enterprise
- B✓ Correct Option
Autonomous statutory governmental regulatory body
- C
Non-governmental charitable organization (NGO)
- D
Commercial guild
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
The Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) is an autonomous statutory regulatory body established by the Government of Nepal under the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055 (1999 A.D.). It possesses legal perpetual succession and is mandated by law to regulate the engineering profession, maintain the register of qualified engineers, accredit engineering institutions, and enforce professional ethics across Nepal.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Private corporate enterprise): Incorrect; NEC is not a private company.
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Option B (Autonomous statutory governmental regulatory body): Correct; legally created by parliamentary statute as an autonomous public regulatory council.
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Option C (Non-governmental charitable organization (NGO)): Incorrect; not a non-governmental entity.
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Option D (Commercial guild): Incorrect; NEC is a legal statutory regulator, not a trade association.
Reference: Demo2 · Set 1NEC Licensure Syllabus