Standing Order No. 392/2026 of the Energy Department, Government of Uttarakhand dated 1st January, 2026 on the administration of the estate of a deceased person [C18-84E]

Standing Order No. 392/2026

GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND

Energy Department, Government of Uttarakhand

Dehradun, dated the 1st January, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Conciliation Officers,

Subject: The administration of the estate of a deceased person by executors of a will 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 Energy 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 administration of the estate of a deceased person by executors of a will.

2. The matter has been examined. Every executor of a will carrying on the administration of the estate of a deceased person shall make an application in Form VI to the Registrar of Marriages within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Conciliation Officer shall ensure that marriage register is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Registrar of Marriages within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)