The Assam government in a recent order had barred its employees from marrying another person if the spouse is alive and warned of punitive action if they indulged in bigamy.
The Assam government has reminded its employees that they cannot enter into a second marriage without the government's approval, even if it is permissible under their personal laws. Assam Government Employees Now Need Govt's Permission for Second Marriage.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all state government employees will have to seek prior permission for second marriage even if their religions allow it. The Assam government in a recent order had barred its employees from marrying another person if the spouse is alive and warned of punitive action if they indulged in bigamy.