Dehradun, Feb. 20 -- Cabinet Minister Satpal Maharaj has clarified that the one-year time limit provision under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) applies only to registrations related to marriage, divorce, and live-in relationships. He emphasised that this provision has no connection to any other service conditions, rules, or rights.

Minister Maharaj explained that, if a person obtains documents like a voter card or driving license at a particular address during their general residence in any country or state, it does not grant them permanent or original resident status of that state or country. He further stated that Uttarakhand has separate rules for acquiring permanent residency, which have existed for a long time and remain unchanged.

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