20. Delegation of Authority

20. Delegation of Authority:

(1) The Government of Nepal may delegate the authority vested on itself pursuant to this Act to any officer in the Government of Nepal. Provided that, the authority to divest from Nepalese Citizenship pursuant to Section 14 shall not be delegated.

(2) The designated authority authorized to distribute Citizenship Certificates pursuant to this Act may delegate the authority vested on him/her to any staff officer.