Dehradun: Uttarakhand has created history by becoming the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the rules and portal of UCC in Dehradun on Friday. This historic step is being considered as a big step towards justice and equality in the state.
What is Uniform Civil Code?
The purpose of the Uniform Civil Code is to enforce uniform laws for all citizens, eliminating discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, sex or community. In this, matters like marriage, divorce, property, adoption and succession will be brought under a uniform legal framework. It applies to the entire state of Uttarakhand, except Scheduled Tribes, as well as residents of Uttarakhand living outside the state.
What did the Chief Minister say?
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami called it a historic step towards the development and social justice of Uttarakhand. On the inauguration of the UCC rules and portal, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “This is an easy path for the people. A portal has also been created in it… Today is a historic day… Today it (UCC) is coming into force, so every year it will be celebrated as Uniform Civil Code Day.”
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How did it start?
- The process of implementing the Uniform Civil Code had started in 2022, when the Chief Minister made it an election promise.
- A committee of experts was formed, including former judges, sociologists and legal experts.
- The committee prepared a report after extensive consultation, which has now been implemented in the form of rules.
Key points of implementing UCC:
- The rules related to marriage, divorce and succession will be the same for citizens of all religions.
- The state government has also launched a digital portal to implement UCC, providing citizens access to information and services.
- The move is aimed at promoting communal harmony and confidence in the law in the state.
national importance
This step of Uttarakhand can become an example for other states of the country and the central government also. This may spark a debate on whether the time has come to implement a Uniform Civil Code across the country or not.
