New Delhi: Considering to put in place a uniform civil code (UCC) for the entire country has nothing to do with any religion or faith as it is a secular concept, Justice B.S. Chauhan, chairman of the Law Commission of India said here on Thursday.
Last week, the Narendra Modi government in tune with BJP’s election manifesto had asked the Commission to examine the feasibility of having a UCC and to submit a report.
Asked whether the government’s move has anything to do with Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Justice Chauhan said, “There is no politics involved in this exercise and there is no demand from the government to complete it before the UP elections. We are not in a hurry. This will be an extensive exercise and is expected to take time. We are in the process of collecting materials.” He said there are several criminal and agricultural laws which are applicable to the whole country and there is nothing wrong in considering a UCC.
Asked whether the Commission had met to discuss the issue, Justice Chauhan said the commission has only two full-time members (including the chairman) and two part-time members. We met and discussed the issue. Some more members are yet to be appointed. Once there is Full Commission we will formulate the issues and put them on the website for the feedback of the stake-holders.
