GENERAL24 Sept 2026
Assam approves rules for compulsory registration of Muslim marriages
Assam's Cabinet has approved the Assam Muslim Marriage Registration (Compulsory) Rules, 2026, framed under Section 25 of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorces Act, 2024. Muslim marriages in the state will now be registered by registrars instead of kazis. If applications pile up, some panchayat-level officials may be authorised to register them. Couples should confirm the correct registrar before applying.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Assam Cabinet approved the Assam Muslim Marriage Registration (Compulsory) Rules, 2026 to create a uniform process for mandatory registration across the state.
- The rules were framed under Section 25 of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorces Act, 2024, and marriages will now be registered by registrars instead of kazis.
- Women self-help group members have been given a one-time exemption to complete their Aadhaar enrolment till March 31, 2027, with no further extension.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If a Muslim marriage in your family is being registered in Assam, check with your local registrar's office about the current process before you apply, because kazis can no longer register marriages.
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