In pursuance of Clause (3) of Article 340 of the Constitution of India, IN, Exercise of Powers under the Section 18 of the Haj Committee Act, 1959 The Governor of Uttaranchal State (Now Known As Uttarakhand State) formulate the rules for the constitution of State Haj Committee. Thus Uttaranchal State Haj Committee (Now Known As Uttarakhand State Haj Committee) was formed by the Circular No. 529/Social Welfare /2002, Dated June 10, 2002.