Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

Uttarakhand Compulsory Registration of Marriage Rules, 2012

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This law requires all marriages in Uttarakhand to be officially registered with the government. It applies to any couple getting married in the state, who must submit an application to a local Sub-Registrar office along with fees and verification from a gazetted officer or local official. The process ensures that marriages are legally documented and recognized, providing proof of the union for future legal and social purposes. By making registration mandatory, the state aims to prevent disputes and establish a clear record of marital status for all residents, ensuring their rights are protected.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Jurisdiction of District Registrar and Local Registrar
  4. 4. Registration of Marriages
  5. 5. Register/Registration file of Registering officer
  6. 6. Submission/Endorsement of Application
  7. 7. Sending of Application Forms
  8. 8. Second copies
  9. 9. Binding of Application form and Marriage Registration Certificates
  10. 10. Application Fees
  11. 11. Format of Fees Receipt
  12. 12. Fees Receipt Register
  13. 13. Powers/ Duties of Registering Officcer
  14. 14. Superintendence
  15. 15. Keep drafts of application
  16. 16. Mahin.tenance Of Registers and Records
  17. 17. Mahing index of entries in marriage regi``ler
  18. 18. Others
  19. Rule 6(1). Certificate of Compulsory Registration of Marriage
  20. Rule 6(2). Draft Regarding return or rejection of application submitted for compulsory registration of marriage
  21. Rule 6(3). Draft regarding information to be given to local police
  22. Rule 6(5). Draft of notice in case of non-registration
  23. Rule 17. Draft of making index of entries in Marriage Register
  24. Rule 3(2)(a). Register of Reversion or Rejection of Applications
  25. Rule 5(2) (Proviso). Marriage Registration Acknowledgement Form

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