Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Rules
Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), as the state government has approved the UCC rules manual. The state’s Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, cleared the manual and decided on key provisions related to registration services, the facilitation of live-in relationships, and the introduction of Tatkal services. The government is also implementing advanced digital platforms to ensure efficient and widespread access to these services. Training of officials is underway, with a statewide mock drill planned to prepare the stakeholders for smooth implementation.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Rules |
Purpose of UCC | Purpose of UCC To unify laws on marriage, divorce, inheritance, maintenance, and live-in relationships across all communities in Uttarakhand. |
Key Features | – Online portal and app for easy access – CSCs for those not digitally literate – Legal rights to women in inheritance, adoption, and divorce |
Registration Services | – Marriage registration and acknowledgment – Divorce registration – Live-in relationship registration and termination – Inheritance (intestate and testamentary succession) – Appeals, complaints, and access to data |
Equality Provisions | – Equal inheritance and adoption rights for women – Ban on polygamy |
Age Requirements | – Legal age for marriage: 18 for women, 21 for men |
Digital and Physical Services | – Digital access through the portal and app – Physical access via CSCs for those without internet access |
Training & Mock Drill | – Official training almost complete – State-wide mock drill on January 21, 2025 |
Implementation Timeline | – Date of UCC implementation to be announced after training is complete |
Training of Officials | – Targeting 10,000 VDOs by January 24, 2025. |
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