Office Memorandum No. 4841/2026/FD of the Finance Department, Government of Uttarakhand dated 8th May, 2026 on the performance of marriage ceremonies [C16-CP0]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
No. 4841/2026/FD
GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND
Finance Department, Government of Uttarakhand
Dehradun, dated the 8th May, 2026
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: The performance of marriage ceremonies by registered priests under the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024, regarding.
1. The undersigned is directed to say that references have been received in the Finance Department, Government of Uttarakhand on the manner in which the performance of marriage ceremonies by registered priests is to be regulated under the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024.
2. The matter has been examined. Every registered priest carrying on the performance of marriage ceremonies shall make an application in Form VII to the District Court within seven days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.
3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the performance of marriage ceremonies is undertaken, and the District Court shall dispose of it within seven days of its receipt.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this office memorandum may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
(Secretary to Government)
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