The Assam government has banned second marriage for state employees without permission. The order, issued by the personnel department on October 20, states that no government servant who has a wife living shall contract another marriage without first obtaining the permission of the Government, notwithstanding that such subsequent marriage is permissible under the personal law for the time being applicable to him. - Assam Govt Bans Second Marriage For State Employees Without Permission; Here's What It's Saying