Standing Order No. 4064/2025 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttarakhand dated 7th August, 2025 on the management of a waqf [C1A-44B]

Standing Order No. 4064/2025

GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttarakhand

Dehradun, dated the 7th August, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Marriage Officers,

Subject: The management of a waqf by mutawallis 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 management of a waqf by mutawallis.

2. The matter has been examined. Every mutawalli carrying on the management of a waqf shall make an application in Form VIII to the Government of Uttarakhand within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of ten rupees.

3. The Marriage Officer shall ensure that inventory of the estate is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Uttarakhand within ninety 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)