What are the Duties of Citizen 

The provision of fundamental rights is made in the constitution for the entire development of citizen's personality. Citizens enjoy their fundamental rights and at the same time they have to fulfill their duties towards their state. Duties are the responsbilities and obligations that somebody has to follow for legal, moral or religious manner. The duties to be fulfilled by the citizens towards theirs state are known as duties of citizens. Article 1: of the Constitution of Nepal states that every citizen shall have the duty to uphold this constitution. Moreover, the Article 48: of the Constitution of Nepal states the following as the duties of citizens: 

Duties of citizens: Each citizens shall have the following duties: 

1.  To protect nationality, sovereignty and integrity of Nepal by pledging allegiance to the nation, 
2.  To abide by the constitution and law, 
3. To compulsorily enlist when the state needs the service, 
4.  To protect and conserve the public property. 

It is the primary duty and obligation of every citizen to respect and uphold the dignity of the constitution and prevailing laws. There are other many additional duties of citizens. They ahve been mentioned in the following titles: 

Moral Duties of a citizen 

• To live an ideal, sacred, impartial and respectful life, 
• To be obedient and respectful to one's parents, teachers and senior citizens. 
• To have friendly attitude towards others, 
• Not to look down open others, 
• To love and be kind with children and helpless people, 

Legal duties of a citizen

• To uphold the constitution and laws, 
• To help the concerned authorities in the implementation of laws, 
• To help in the necessary reforms, 
• To pay tax regularly 
• Not get involved in illegal acts. 

Civic Duties of a citizen 

• To raise voice for the truth and justice, 
• To raise the voice against the border enroachment, breach of fundamental rights, etc. 
• To exercise voting right without any external pressure or influence of temptation, 
• To elect the representatives having high moral character who can work for the general welfare of the country and people. 
•  To pay tax and participate in the development activities, 
• To give positive contribution for peace and security of the country, 
• To help all the authorities and interest groups established in the country, 

Social Duties of a citizen 

• To help maintain social harmony and religious tolerance. 
• To participate in the conservation, promotion and sanitation of religious places.
• To discourage social evils, superstition, bad customs, etc. and not to betray others. 
• To be aware about social values, norms and traditions, 
• To participate in the social ceremonies and encourage others for the same.