Chhattisgarh News: in Chhattisgarh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) The process of taking suggestions from different communities and organizations is going on. Representatives from Bastar to Surguja presented their views before the UCC committee in a discussion organized at New Circuit House, Raipur on 1 September. In the meeting, representatives of Sarva Adivasi Samaj, State Women Commission and State Film Development Corporation gave suggestions on marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance and other issues.
Demand raised for protection of tribal traditions
In the drawing room Kanwar, Gond, Baiga and Oraon Representatives of such tribes gave suggestions regarding their traditional systems. He demanded protection in the proposed law to the centuries-old tribal practices, customs and cultural characteristics.
Other than this Marriage registration, property rights and live-in relationships Topics like were also discussed with the committee.
Suggestions were also made regarding women's rights
Chairperson of State Women's Commission Dr. Mamta Sahu He spoke on the need for positive social changes along with preservation of tribal traditions. He underlined the need for UCC in the context of Muslim women's maintenance rights, national unity and the issue of religious conversion. These ideas are the suggestions put forward by him in the meeting.
Whereas the President of the State Film Development Corporation Mona Sen He talked about preserving the folk art and tribal heritage of Chhattisgarh. He also talked about providing legal protection to women through equality in marital and property rights.
UCC committee will consider these topics
The committee mainly focused on the proposed UCC in the state. Marriage and divorce, maintenance, succession and inheritance and live-in relationships Is studying the suggestions received on topics related to.
Retired IAS members of the committee in the meeting M.K. Rautsenior advocate Mohan Pawar, retired officer Jyoti Rani Singh and member secretary Shyam Dhavde were present. The committee said that while considering the suggestions received, the unique cultural identity and social structure of Chhattisgarh will be kept in mind.
Opinions are being collected from the entire state
According to the press release the committee Article 44 of the Constitution In this regard, public dialogue is being held across the state. For this, suggestions are being taken from people through Field Study, Online Portal and direct meetings at the district level.
With common citizens in this process Lawmakers, social organizations and various communities Opinion is also being gathered. On the basis of these suggestions, the committee will brainstorm on different aspects of the proposed Uniform Civil Code.
According to a government release, the objective of this process is to provide an equitable access to all citizens, keeping in mind the social and cultural characteristics of the state. Transparent and equitable legal framework Have to consider.