## Report on Christian Marriage License Renewals in the National Capital Territory of Delhi
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a set of notifications published by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on May 15, 2025, regarding the renewal of Christian Marriage Licenses. These notifications, issued under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, Section 6 and 9, grant approval for the renewal of licenses to specific individuals associated with various churches in Delhi. The core purpose is to authorize these individuals to solemnize marriages between Indian Christians within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and grant certificates of marriage. The key finding is that the Lieutenant Governor is actively renewing licenses to facilitate Christian marriages within Delhi.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a series of notifications published in the Delhi Gazette on May 15, 2025, concerning the renewal of Christian Marriage Licenses. The analysis is based solely on the text provided and focuses on understanding the purpose, provisions, and implications of these license renewals.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a set of *amendments* in the form of license renewals to existing licenses granted under the framework of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872.
* **Core Objective(s):** To facilitate the solemnization of marriages between Indian Christians within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and grant certificates of marriage, as per the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The provided text indicates that the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is renewing existing Christian Marriage Licenses. The rationale behind *these specific renewals* is likely to ensure the continued ability of authorized individuals to legally solemnize Christian marriages within Delhi. This suggests that the original licenses have expired or are nearing expiration, necessitating the renewals to maintain the provision of marriage services within the Christian community.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section focuses on the *specific changes* introduced by the provided amendment text.
* **Original Policy Being Amended:** Licenses previously granted under Section 6 and 9 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872.
* **New Rule/Provision:** Approval for the *renewal* of Christian Marriage Licenses is granted to specific individuals attached to specific churches. This allows them to continue solemnizing marriages and granting marriage certificates.
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The renewal ensures the continued legal authority of the named individuals to perform Christian marriages. Without these renewals, their authority would lapse. The text authorizes the renewal of licenses for Rev. S. Robert (Delhi Tamil Church, Co Faith Academy), Rev. A.L. George (Jesus Prayer Mission Church), and Dr. Varghese Thomas (United Grace Church of India).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is the Indian Christian community within the National Capital Territory of Delhi who wish to be married according to Christian rites and receive legal certification of their marriage. Other stakeholders include:
* The individuals named in the notifications (Rev. S. Robert, Rev. A.L. George, Dr. Varghese Thomas) and their respective churches.
* The Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, responsible for issuing the notifications.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, acting on the advice of the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs. The Deputy Secretary (Anita Dayal) is responsible for issuing the notifications.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The renewals are for a further period of three years, with specific effective dates for each individual:
* Rev. S. Robert: 07.09.2024 to 06.09.2027
* Rev. A.L. George: 14.09.2024 to 13.09.2027
* Dr. Varghese Thomas: 21.06.2024 to 20.06.2027
* **Implementation Aspects Specific to the Changes:** The individuals named must ensure their activities remain compliant with the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, and that they only solemnize marriages within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these specific renewals is to ensure the smooth and legal continuation of Christian marriages within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The impact is to maintain access to legally recognized Christian marriage ceremonies for members of the Indian Christian community in Delhi. Without these renewals, community members would face difficulty in finding legally authorized persons to perform their marriages.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notifications analyzed in this report demonstrate the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi's active role in facilitating Christian marriages within the National Capital Territory by renewing licenses for authorized individuals. These renewals, issued under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, are crucial for ensuring the continued provision of legally recognized Christian marriage services to the Indian Christian community in Delhi. This action underscores the government's commitment to upholding religious freedom and providing necessary legal frameworks for religious practices.
Key Entities Referenced
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA: The governing body of India.
DELHI: Location; likely referring to Delhi, India.
MAY 9MAY 15, 2025: Date range of the notification.
VAISAKHA 19VAISAKHA 25, 1947: Corresponding dates in the Indian national calendar.
N.C.T.D.: Abbreviation for National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI: The governing body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872: The legislation governing Christian marriages in India.
Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
Delhi Tamil Church, Co Faith Academy, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi110005: A church in Delhi, India.
Rev. S. Robert: A Reverend attached to the Delhi Tamil Church.
M8, Akash Bharti Apartment, 24, I.P. Extension, Delhi110092: Address of Rev. S. Robert.
ANITA DAYAL: Dy. Secy. (Deputy Secretary), the signing authority for the notification.
Jesus Prayer Mission Church, 15A, Jangpura Lane, 3rd Floor, Bhogal, New Delhi110014: A church in Delhi, India.
Rev. A.L. George: A Reverend attached to the Jesus Prayer Mission Church.
United Grace Church of India, B872 B106 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi: A church in Delhi, India.
Dr. Varghese Thomas: Senior Pastor attached to the United Grace Church of India.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location where the document was printed.
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: The publisher of the document.
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की्अजिजचू नाए ्
Notifications of Departments of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi other than
Notifications included in Part-I
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DEPARTMENT OF LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 15th May, 2025
F.No. 3/5/2022-Judl./Suptlaw/819-822.—In pursuance of the provisions of Section 6 & 9 of the Indian
Christian Marriage Act, 1872, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to accord
approval for renewal of Christian Marriage License to Rev. S. Robert attached to the Delhi Tamil Church, C/o Faith
Academy, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi-110005, having residence at M-8, Akash Bharti Apartment, 24, I.P. Extension,
Delhi-110092 to solemnize marriages between Indian Christians within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and to
grant certificate of marriage, for a further period of three years with effect from 07.09.2024 to 06.09.2027.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
ANITA DAYAL, Dy. Secy.
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NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 15th May, 2025
F. No.3/4/2019-Judl./Suptlaw/823-826.—In pursuance of the provisions of Section 6 & 9 of the Indian
Christian Marriage Act, 1872, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to accord
approval to the renewal of Christian Marriage License to Rev. A.L. George attached to the Jesus Prayer Mission
Church, 15-A, Jangpura Lane, 3rd Floor, Bhogal, New Delhi-110014, to solemnize marriages between Indian
Christians within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and to grant certificate of marriage, for a further period of
three years with effect from 14.09.2024 to 13.09.2027.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
ANITA DAYAL, Dy. Secy.
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NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 15th May, 2025
F. No. 3/4/2021-Judl./Suptlaw/827-830.—In pursuance of the provisions of Section 6 & 9 of the Indian
Christian Marriage Act, 1872, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to accord
approval to the renewal of Christian Marriage License to Dr. Varghese Thomas, Senior Pastor attached to the United
Grace Church of India, B-872 (B-106) New Ashok Nagar, Delhi to solemnize marriages between Indian Christians
within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and to grant certificate of marriage, for a further period of three years
with effect from 21.06.2024 to 20.06.2027.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
ANITA DAYAL, Dy. Secy.
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and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.