State Rules Under Anand Marriage Act 1909

The Ministry of Law published an index of rules adopted by 15 Indian states and union territories implementing Section 6 of the Anand Marriage Act, 1909. The Anand Marriage Act provides for the solemnization and registration of Sikh marriages. Section 6 of the Act authorizes state governments to make rules for the registration of Anand marriages. The states publishing rules include Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

This is an informational compilation rather than a regulatory action imposing new requirements. No compliance deadlines, penalties, or specific obligations are established by this notice. The document simply indexes state rules that have been published. Regulated parties in affected jurisdictions should review the specific state rules applicable in their jurisdiction to understand local marriage registration requirements.