Registration of marriages may soon become a simple hassel free process in Delhi with the government drafting a bill that proposes presence of either the husband or wife at the designated offices for the purpose.
In special circumstances, the couple may even authorise their parents for registration of their marriages, provided documentation of the paper work is in order.
In keeping with a Supreme Court directive, Delhi government has drafted the bill and the procedures for registration are being simplified as per suggestion of the Home Ministry.
"Following a suggestion by the Union Home Ministry, the city government has decided to do away with the practice of requiring both husband and wife to be present at the marriage registrar's office," said a senior official.
The bill, which makes registration of marriage compulsory for the newly-married, will be tabled in the budget session of Delhi Assembly.
The city government last year had sent the draft bill to Union Home Ministry for approval following which the ministry had suggested further simplification of the procedure.
The Delhi Cabinet in August had approved the Delhi Marriage Registration Bill which is being brought in to ensure that deserted women get their rights like financial help and custody of children from their estranged husbands.
As per the provision of the bill, all mariages taking place in the city will have to be registered with the authorities concerned.
