JAMMU, Dec 14: Jammu and Kashmir administration framed rules for registration of marriages under Anand Marriage Act, which provides statutory recognition to marriage rituals of Sikhs.
Jammu and Kashmir Anand Marriage Registration Rules, 2023′ has been framed for the registration of “Anand marriages”, under which Tehsildars concerned shall be the registrar of such marriages within their respective territorial jurisdiction, as per a government notification issued.
Notification issued by the department of law, justice and parliamentary affairs on November 30.
Sikh couples can apply for registration within a period of three months after solemnising their marriage but face late fee if formalities are completed after the expiry of the deadline.
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