THE DOWRY PROHIBITION (MAINTENANCE OF LISTS OF PRESENTS TO THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM) RULES, 1985

What is the source notification for the Dowry Prohibition Rules 1985?

It is GSR 664 E dated 19th August 1985 issued under section 9 of the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961.

Under which Act are the Dowry Prohibition Rules 1985 framed?

They are framed under section 9 of the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961.

What is the short title under Rule 1 sub rule 1 of the Dowry Prohibition Rules 1985?

These rules are called the Dowry Prohibition Maintenance of Lists of Presents to the Bride and Bridegroom Rules 1985.

When do the Rules come into force under Rule 1 sub rule 2?

They come into force on 2nd October 1985.

With which Act is the commencement linked under Rule 1 sub rule 2?

It is linked to the coming into force of the Dowry Prohibition Amendment Act 1984.

What does Rule 2 provide under the Dowry Prohibition Maintenance of Lists of Presents to the Bride and Bridegroom Rules 1985?

Rule 2 provides the manner in which lists of presents are to be maintained.

Who shall maintain the list of presents given to the bride under Rule 2 sub rule 1?

The list of presents given to the bride shall be maintained by the bride.

Who shall maintain the list of presents given to the bridegroom under Rule 2 sub rule 2?

The list of presents given to the bridegroom shall be maintained by the bridegroom.

When shall the list be prepared under Rule 2 clause a?

The list shall be prepared at the time of marriage or as soon as possible after the marriage.

In what form shall the list be maintained under Rule 2 clause b?

The list shall be in writing.

What details shall be included under Rule 2 clause c sub clause i?

A brief description of each present shall be included.

What details shall be included under Rule 2 clause c sub clause ii?

The approximate value of each present shall be included.

What details shall be included under Rule 2 clause c sub clause iii?

The name of the person who has given the present shall be included.

What details shall be included under Rule 2 clause c sub clause iv?

The relationship of the giver to the bride or bridegroom shall be described if related.

What requirement is provided under Rule 2 clause d?

The list shall be signed by both the bride and the bridegroom.

What is provided under Explanation 1 to Rule 2?

If the bride is unable to sign she may affix her thumb impression after the list is read out and signed by the reader.

What is provided under Explanation 2 to Rule 2?

If the bridegroom is unable to sign he may affix his thumb impression after the list is read out and signed by the reader.

What is provided under Rule 2 sub rule 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Maintenance of Lists of Presents to the Bride and Bridegroom Rules 1985?

Rule 2 sub rule 4 provides for obtaining additional signatures on the lists of presents.

What option is available to the bride or bridegroom under Rule 2 sub rule 4?

The bride or bridegroom may obtain signatures of relations or other persons present at the time of marriage on the lists of presents.

On which lists can additional signatures be obtained under Rule 2 sub rule 4?

Signatures may be obtained on either or both of the lists maintained under sub rule 1 or sub rule 2.