Public Servants Must Submit 'No-dowry Affidavit': UP Government

Uttar Pradesh Women's Welfare Department has issued a new circular, dated October 12, to all the state government employees to submit a ''no-dowry affidavit'' by October 18 to eradicate the dowry system. The circular is to be followed by all the employees who got married after April 31, 2004. Reportedly, if anyone fails to submit the affidavit, all the heads of departments and commissioners can take action against them.