Standing Order No. 3717/2026 of the Revenue Department, Government of Uttarakhand dated 2nd June, 2026 on the management of the property of a minor [C16-D9Z]

Standing Order No. 3717/2026

GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND

Revenue Department, Government of Uttarakhand

Dehradun, dated the 2nd June, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Registrars of Marriages,

Subject: The management of the property of a minor by guardians appointed by the court under the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024 (Uttarakhand Act 3 of 2024), the Revenue Department, Government of Uttarakhand hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the management of the property of a minor by guardians appointed by the court.

2. The matter has been examined. Every guardian appointed by the court carrying on the management of the property of a minor shall make an application in Form V to the Registrar General within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Registrar of Marriages shall ensure that register of deaths is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Registrar General within sixty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Revenue Department, Government of Uttarakhand.

(Secretary to Government)