Article 163: Provisions relating to the Chief of State

1) There shall be a Chief of State in each State, as a representative of the Government of Nepal.

2) The President shall appoint one Chief of State for each State.

3) The term of office of a Chief of State shall be five years, except where the President removes him or her from office prior to the expiration of his or her term of office.

4) A person may not be the Chief of State for more than once in the same State.