Standing Order No. 2014/2025 of the Finance Department, Government of Uttarakhand dated 22nd July, 2025 on the performance of marriage ceremonies [C1N-GHX]

Standing Order No. 2014/2025

GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND

Finance Department, Government of Uttarakhand

Dehradun, dated the 22nd July, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Registrars of Marriages,

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 Finance 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 IV to the Government of Uttarakhand within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Registrar of Marriages shall ensure that declaration 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 Finance Department, Government of Uttarakhand.

(Secretary to Government)