Dowry Prohibition rules notified

CHANDIGARH, Sept 24: The Chandigarh Administration has notified the Dowry Prohibition Rules, 1999, under which the dowry prohibition officer shall be empowered to conduct a preliminary enquiry on the receipt of a complaint in respect of giving or taking dowry.

The officer will also help the complainant in getting the case registered with the police, check and prohibit the display of dowry at the time of marriage and render assistance to police in investigating the complaint filed under the Act.

The dowry prohibition officer will also use the powers of police officer conferred upon him under the rules.