Both Governments shall establish by common consent a Project Document indicating in
detail the contributions of either party, the number of Netherlands personnel and
their job descriptions, the duration of their stay in the Project and a description
of the equipment and materials to be made available.
His Majesty's Government of Nepal shall take any measure which may be necessary to
exempt the Netherlands personnel from regulations or other legal provisions which
may interfere with operations under this Agreement, and shall grant them such other
facilities as may be necessary for the speedy and efficient execution of the project,
as described in the Plan of Operations approved by both Governments.
His Majesty's Government of Nepal shall,
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1. grant the Netherlands personnel, their spouses and dependants, the prompt issuance,
free of charge, of necessary visas, licenses or permits;
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2. grant the Netherlands personnel access to the site of work and all necessary right
of way;
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3. grant the Netherlands personnel free movement, whether within or to or from the country;
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4. grant the Netherlands personnel the prevailing rate of exchange;
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5. grant the Netherlands personnel, their spouses and dependants repatriation facilities
in time of national and international crisis;
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6. grant the Netherlands personnel, their spouses and dependants exemption from national
service obligations;
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7. exempt the Netherlands personnel from taxes, duties or fees on:
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a. the salaries, emoluments or wages in connection with this Agreement paid by the Netherlands
Government;
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b. the importation and exportation of any property (including one motor-vehicle) for
their personal use;
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8. grant the Netherlands personnel immunity from legal action in respect of words spoken
or written and in respect of all acts performed by them in their official capacity.
Privileges and immunities are not granted to the Netherlands personnel for the personal
benefit of the individuals themselves. The Netherlands Government shall waive the
immunity in any case where, in its opinion, the immunity would impede the cause of
justice and can be waived whitout prejudice to its interests.
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1 His Majesty's Government of Nepal shall indemnify and hold harmless the Netherlands
Government and the personnel supplied by the Netherlands against liability, arising
from any act or omission, made in the course of the performance of the duties of the
Netherlands personnel and causing the death or physical injury to the third party
or damage to the property of a third party, unless such liability derives from wilful
misconduct or from gross negligence on the part of one or more members of the personnel.
The Honorary Consul of the Netherlands to Nepal shall be the liaison person on behalf
of the Netherlands Government in matters regarding the smooth execution of the project.
