Karnal, Aug. 12 -- Citing the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and Rules, 2022, Panipat deputy commissioner (DC) Virender Kumar Dahiya said on Monday that any person intending to convert religion will have to submit a declaration in Form 'A' to his office before conversion.

He said that the government's orders are being effectively implemented in the district and the administration is in alert mode to ensure that the rules are not violated in any way.

"In case of minors, both surviving parents are required to submit a declaration in Form 'B'. Additionally, any religious priest or person organising a conversion ceremony has to give prior notice in Form 'C' to the DC office where conversion is planned. On receipt ...