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UCC Committee Member Resigns in Maharashtra, Citing Public Opinion Process Concerns.
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News18•22-09-2026, 08:47
UCC Committee Member Resigns in Maharashtra, Citing Public Opinion Process Concerns.
- •Justice R.C. Chavan resigned from Maharashtra's UCC implementation committee, raising concerns about public opinion gathering.
- •He questioned the process of seeking public feedback and the alleged presence of a non-member at a committee meeting.
- •Justice Chavan's resignation came hours after the committee's second meeting and was swiftly accepted by the state government.
- •He felt the public would only be given 'yes' or 'no' options to predetermined questions, simplifying data analysis.
- •The presence of an unidentified non-member at the meeting, who gave instructions, also contributed to his decision to resign.
Key Questions Answered
Justice R.C. Chavan resigned because of concerns over how public feedback was being handled, including proposals to restrict responses to a simple 'yes' or 'no', and the unauthorized presence of a non-member at their meeting who influenced website adjustments.
The seven-member expert committee established to frame rules and recommendations for the Uniform Civil Code in Maharashtra is chaired by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Ranjana Desai.
Justice Chavan submitted his resignation on September 19 following the committee's second online meeting, and the Maharashtra government officially accepted it on Monday, September 21.
