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is not suitable for modern and large scale organization. Baggage filling, Misil filing,
spike filing, box filing are commonly used traditional filing systems. These are still
used by some of the organizations in Nepal.

1. Misil File:
Misil filing refers to the system of filing
in which all the documents and papers
relating to a particular case or issue
are collected in a single file. Under this
method, all the documents relating to a
specific case are punched at the top left
corner and filed together with a thin lace
in a pile from top to bottom. Then they
are wrapped with fresh Nepali kagaj or
cotton cloth. Each Misil is given a Misil number or code and is arranged in order of
the given number like Misil No. 1 Misil No. 2 and so on. Misil is a language of court
and, of course, this filing system is popularly used in court and police station.

Advantages:
• It is very simple and easy to use and understand.
• With the help of given numbers, files are easy to locate.
• It is suitable for small organizations due to its economical nature.
• Documents are arranged subject wise so, it is flexible in nature.

Disadvantages:

• It is not scientific in nature.
• Punching may cause the disappearance of letters or words.
• Due to its limited flexibility and unscientific nature, it is not suitable for large and
modern organizations.
• Documents are not safe in this method.

2. Box File:
This is one of the oldest methods of keeping the
papers or documents safe. In this system boxes
made with wood or cardboard 3 to 4 inches deep
are used for filing the documents. In these boxes
a spring clip is fixed on the inside top which
keeps the paper properly pressed downwards.
Documents are kept loosely one after another in
order of dates in piled manner. In order to separate
the documents and to locate them there are some

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