bill: Compulsory marriage registration Bill passed in Rajasthan assembly amidst Opposition walk-out | Jaipur News
Speaking on the Bill, Urban development and housing minister Shanti Dhariwal said it has been brought to comply with the orders of the Supreme Court.
He clarified that the registration of a minor’s marriage does not mean that it has become legal and it was for the officials to initiate action against violators.
Though the Opposition demanded division on the Bill, the House passed it by voice vote resulting in the walk-out. Section 8 of the Act provides that if parties to the marriage have not completed the age of marriage, the parents or guardians shall be held responsible to submit the application within a period of 30 days. It has been decided to incorporate the provision of registration of marriage in case of death of parties/party (husband or wife) also. The Opposition also objected to this provision.
But Dhariwal said the marriage certificate was a legal document which is required to avail many governmental benefits, including reservation for widows in government services, pension, etc.
While the Section 5 of Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2009, provides for the appointment of district marriage registration officer, the government by the amendment has decided to appoint additional marriage registration officer and block marriage registration officer for monitoring and reviewing the work of registration of marriages at the district and block level which was welcomed by all.
