Standing Order No. 4858/2026 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttarakhand dated 15th July, 2026 on the performance of marriage ceremonies [C16-EAN]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4858/2026
GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND
Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttarakhand
Dehradun, dated the 15th July, 2026
STANDING ORDER
To
All Conciliation Officers,
Subject: The performance of marriage ceremonies by registered priests 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 Industries and Commerce 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 performance of marriage ceremonies by registered priests.
2. The matter has been examined. Every registered priest carrying on the performance of marriage ceremonies shall make an application in Form VIII to the District Court within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Conciliation Officer shall ensure that inventory of the estate is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the District Court within seven days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024 (Uttarakhand Act 3 of 2024), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttarakhand hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024 (Uttarakhand Act 3 of 2024) [S2N-RDV]. Vires verified.
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