New Delhi, July 14: The Law Commission on Friday extended the deadline for the public to send their views on a uniform civil code (UCC) till July 28, saying the decision was taken following an overwhelming response and numerous requests seeking more time for submitting suggestions.
On June 14, the law panel had sought responses from organisations and the public on the UCC. The one-month deadline for filing responses ended on Friday, following which it was extended.
The Law Commission said it values the input of all stakeholders and aims to create an “inclusive environment that encourages active engagement”.
“We encourage all interested parties to utilise this extended time frame to contribute their valuable ideas and expertise,” it said in a public notice.
In view of the “overwhelming response” from the public on the subject and numerous requests received from various quarters seeking extension of time for submitting comments, it was decided to grant an extension of “two weeks” for the submission of views and suggestions by stakeholders concerned, the commission said.
It said that any interested individual, institution or organisation may furnish comments on the UCC till July 28 on the commission’s website.
So far, it is learnt to have received over 50 lakh responses on its website, besides written submissions sent by post.
On June 14, the Law Commission initiated a fresh consultation process on the UCC by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue. Earlier, the 21st Law Commission, the term of which ended in August 2018, examined the issue and solicited the views of all stakeholders on two occasions. Subsequently, a consultation paper on “Reforms of Family Law” was issued in August 2018. (PTI)
