Local Administration Act, 2028 (1971). Country/Territory Nepal Document type Legislation Date 1971 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to Amend and Consolidate Law Relating to Local Administration. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural development Agricultural land Local government Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force immediately. Abstract This Act, consisting of 4 Chapters and 1 Schedule, may be called the "Local Administration Act, 2028 (1971)" and shall extend throughout Nepal. It establishes the division of development regions, zones and districts. Nepal has been divided into development regions, zones and districts as prescribed in schedule. The boundaries and headquarters of every development region, zone and district shall be as prescribed by Government of Nepal by publishing a Notification in the Nepal Gazette. The Schedule specifies Development Regions, Zones and Districts. Full text English Website www.lawcommission.gov.np